Section 811 – When jeopardy begins

May 13, 2021 | Family Law, Louisiana

When a child enters a denial to the petition, jeopardy begins when the first witness is sworn at the adjudication hearing. When he enters an admission to the petition, jeopardy begins when a valid disposition is made the judgment of the court.

La. Ch.C. § 811

Acts 1991, No. 235, §8, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.