Section 1672 – Involuntary dismissal

A.(1) A judgment dismissing an action shall be rendered upon application of any party, when the plaintiff fails to appear on the day set for trial. In such case, the court shall determine whether the judgment of dismissal shall be with or without prejudice.(2) The...

Section 793 – Records

A. The confidentiality of Family in Need of Services records, including the existence of such records, shall be preserved and shall not be disclosed by any record custodian without the consent of the child or order of the court in accordance with Article 412.B....

Section 1671 – Voluntary dismissal

A judgment dismissing an action without prejudice shall be rendered upon application of the plaintiff and upon his payment of all costs, if the application is made prior to any appearance of record by the defendant. If the application is made after such appearance,...

Section 792 – Nature of proceedings

Families in Need of Services proceedings are civil in nature, and actions taken pursuant to this Title, including taking into custody and detention, shall not be considered juvenile delinquency or criminal matters.La. Ch.C. § 792Amended by Acts 2017, No. 362,s. 1,...