Section 552 – Definitions

May 13, 2021 | Family Law, Louisiana

As used in this Chapter:

(1) “Child abuse and neglect case” means a child protection proceeding conducted by a court exercising juvenile jurisdiction involving the abuse or neglect of children as provided specifically in Titles VI, X, XI, and XII of the Louisiana Children’s Code.
(2) “Program” means a program approved by the Louisiana Supreme Court to provide qualified legal representation of children in child abuse and neglect cases.

La. Ch.C. § 552

Acts 2006, No. 271, §1.
Amended by Acts 2014, No. 354,s. 1, eff. 8/1/2014.