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LA Chil Code art. 304 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Children's Code|Art. 304. Transfer of child adjudicated in another state for disposition

A.(1) Upon request of a court of another state, a court of this state shall accept jurisdiction of a child provided both the following occur: (a) The child is about to become a resident of or is domiciled in the parish. (b) The child has been adjudicated in the other state under circumstances which would confer jurisdiction in this state. (2) The request shall include a certified copy of the judgment of the requesting court and a copy of the record. B. The order of adjudication of the requesting state is not subject to attack. C. Within fourteen days of receiving such request, the court shall determine whether the conditions of transfer are met. If the conditions of transfer have not been met, the court shall immediately advise the requesting court in writing. If the conditions of transfer are met, the court shall immediately issue written notice of its intent to accept jurisdiction of the child. D. Upon receipt of an order of the requesting court transferring jurisdiction of the child, the court shall direct its probation officer or other person to take custody of the child or otherwise provide for his appearance before the court. E. Upon acceptance, the court shall promptly hold a hearing to determine the proper disposition. The disposition hearing and judgment of disposition shall be in accordance with the provisions of this Code. Acts 1991, No. 235, §3, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.
LA Chil Code art. 306.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Children's Code|Art. 306.1. Transmission of order; transcripts

A. If the child has been ordered held for trial as an adult as a result of a continued custody hearing convened pursuant to Article 305(A)(1)(b) or Article 305(B)(1)(b), the court shall transmit the order rendered after the hearing, or a certified copy thereof, without delay, to the clerk of the court having jurisdiction of the offense. B. Any party may request the court to provide a complete or partial transcript of the testimony of the witnesses; however, neither the record of the hearing nor the reasons for the transfer shall be admissible in evidence in any subsequent criminal proceedings, except for the purpose of impeachment of a witness. Acts 1992, No. 705, §1, eff. July 6, 1992.
LA Chil Code art. 307 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Children's Code|Art. 307. Juvenile jurisdiction over adults in proceedings involving the care, custody, or control of a child

A. A court exercising juvenile jurisdiction shall have exclusive original jurisdiction over adult parties in the following cases involving the care, custody or control of a child: (1) Child in need of care proceedings pursuant to Title VI. (2) Families in need of services proceedings pursuant to Title VII. (3) Involuntary termination of parental rights proceedings pursuant to Title X. (4) Voluntary termination of parental rights proceedings pursuant to Title XI. (5) Adoption proceedings pursuant to Title XII. (6) Special proceedings pursuant to Title XV. B. In aid of its jurisdiction over children, a court exercising juvenile jurisdiction shall also have jurisdiction over any natural person who is a parent or caretaker of the child or other adult lawfully before it to secure his full cooperation and assistance in the entire rehabilitative program prescribed by the court for the child, including conditions or incidents of probation, supervision, protection, custody, or release on parole in: (1) Delinquency proceedings pursuant to Title VIII. (2) Traffic violation proceedings pursuant to Title IX. (3) Mental health proceedings pursuant to Title XIV. (4) Any special proceeding authorized by Title XV. (5) Any proceeding necessary to implement the provisions of interstate compacts affecting children pursuant to Title XVI. C. Nothing in this Article shall be construed to deprive other courts of jurisdiction over domestic abuse assistance proceedings brought pursuant to R.S. 46:2131 et seq. or over contempt proceedings. Acts 1991, No. 235, §3, eff. Jan. 1, 1992; Acts 1992, No. 705, §1, eff. July 6, 1992.
LA Chil Code art. 308 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Children's Code|Art. 308. Authority of courts to refer child abuse, neglect

A. Whenever any court of this state in the trial of any proceeding has cause to believe that a child's physical or mental health or welfare is endangered by abuse or neglect, it may report and refer the charges to the local child protection unit of the Department of Children and Family Services in accordance with Article 610. B. If from its investigation the department determines that the report is validated or if it has obtained an instanter order from the juvenile court, it shall file appropriate written notice in the civil proceeding in which the complaint arose. Thereafter, the juvenile court shall have jurisdiction to resolve the case as a child in need of care proceeding pursuant to the provisions of Title VI. Acts 1991, No. 235, §3, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.
LA Chil Code art. 309 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Children's Code|Art. 309. Continuing jurisdiction over custody disputes

A. Except as provided in Article 313, a court exercising juvenile jurisdiction shall have continuing jurisdiction over the following proceedings and the exclusive authority to modify any custody determination rendered, including the consideration of visitation rights: (1) Child in need of care proceedings pursuant to Title VI. (2) Families in need of services proceedings pursuant to Title VII. (3) Involuntary termination of parental rights proceedings pursuant to Title X. (4) Voluntary termination of parental rights proceedings pursuant to Title XI. (5) Adoption proceedings pursuant to Title XII. (6) Parental transfer of custody proceedings pursuant to Chapter 3 of Title XV. B. In exercise of its jurisdiction to determine the custody of a child under writs of habeas corpus or when custody is incidental to the determination of pending cases, a district court may enter an order of custody or modify any prior order of custody rendered by a juvenile court concerning the same child in any proceeding except those enumerated in Paragraph A of this Article. Acts 1991, No. 235, §3, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.
LA Chil Code art. 310 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Children's Code|Art. 310. Jurisdiction under the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act

A. Unless declined, a court exercising juvenile court jurisdiction shall have exclusive original jurisdiction over cases subject to the provisions of the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act, pursuant to R.S. 13:1801 et seq., when in interstate custody disputes any of the following occur: (1) A claim of emergency jurisdiction is made pursuant to R.S. 13:1816. (2) A petition alleges that a child is in need of care as defined by Title VI. (3) A petition otherwise alleges facts that may bring the proceedings within the exclusive original jurisdiction of the juvenile courts pursuant to this Code. B. The district courts shall have exclusive original jurisdiction over all other claims of jurisdiction under the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act and claims of emergency jurisdiction when declined by the juvenile court. Acts 1991, No. 235, §3, eff. Jan. 1, 1992; Acts 2010, No. 861, §1.
LA Chil Code art. 311 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Children's Code|Art. 311. Juvenile jurisdiction over adults; support proceedings; coexistent orders

  A.(1) A court exercising juvenile jurisdiction shall have exclusive original jurisdiction, except in East Baton Rouge Parish, in the following cases involving support of family:  (a) Proceedings involving criminal neglect of a child by either parent, or of one spouse by the other spouse.  (b) Proceedings under the Revised Uniform Reciprocal Enforcement of Support Act.  (c) Repealed by Acts 2008, No. 532, §6.  (2) A support order rendered pursuant to an action brought under this Paragraph shall not modify a prior judgment of a district court or be modified by a district court having appropriate jurisdiction over support, unless the court rendering the original support order has transferred jurisdiction.  B.(1) A court exercising juvenile jurisdiction shall have concurrent jurisdiction, except in East Baton Rouge Parish, in the following cases involving support of family:  (a) Proceedings brought by the district attorney pursuant to the provisions of Article 1301.1 et seq. of the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act.  (b) Proceedings brought by the district attorney or the Department of Children and Family Services to establish paternity or to establish, modify, or enforce support pursuant to provisions of R.S. 46:236.1.1 et seq., and Children's Code Article 1301.1 et seq.  (c) Proceedings brought by the district attorney to enforce support pursuant to R.S. 46:236.2.  (d) Proceedings brought by the district attorney under any state law to register, enforce, or modify any order of support issued by any court in this state.  (2) A support order rendered pursuant to an action brought under Subsubparagraph (1)(b) or (c) of this Paragraph shall not modify a prior judgment of a district court or be modified by a district court having appropriate jurisdiction over support, unless the court rendering the original support order has transferred jurisdiction.  C. Upon proof thereof, amounts paid for a particular period pursuant to a support order rendered by either court shall be credited against the amounts accruing or accrued for the same period under any support order rendered by the other court.  Acts 1991, No. 235, §3, eff. Jan. 1, 1992; Acts 1992, No. 865, §1; Acts 1997, No. 601, §1; Acts 2008, No. 532, §§1, 6; Acts 2010, No. 238, §6; Acts 2010, No. 754, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2011.
LA Chil Code art. 312 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Children's Code|Art. 312. Juvenile jurisdiction over adults; criminal proceedings

  A. A court exercising juvenile jurisdiction shall have exclusive original jurisdiction, in conformity with any special rules prescribed by law, to try an adult for the following offenses:  (1) The crime of contributing to the delinquency or dependency of children as authorized by R.S. 14:92.1.  (2) Criminal neglect of family.  (3) The crime of improper supervision of a minor by parent or legal custodian as authorized by R.S. 14:92.2.  B.(1) Except as provided in Subparagraph (2) of this Paragraph, a district court shall have exclusive original jurisdiction, in conformity with any special rules prescribed by law, to try an adult for the following offenses:  (a) The crime of contributing to the delinquency of children as authorized by R.S. 14:92.  (b) Any other misdemeanor enacted for the protection of the physical, moral, or mental well-being of children.  (2) In Orleans Parish, jurisdiction pursuant to Subparagraph (1) of this Paragraph is vested in the criminal district court for that parish or the Municipal and Traffic Court of New Orleans.  C. If the defendant in any case within this Article is entitled to trial by jury and does not waive that right, the court shall transfer the case to its criminal docket or to the appropriate court having criminal jurisdiction.  Acts 1991, No. 235, §3, eff. Jan. 1, 1992; Acts 1995, No. 702, §1; Acts 1997, No. 569, §1; Acts 2011, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 28, §1; Acts 2017, No. 193, §1.
LA Chil Code art. 313 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Children's Code|Art. 313. Duration of jurisdiction over proceedings

  A. A court exercising juvenile jurisdiction no longer exercises such jurisdiction in any proceeding authorized by this Code upon:  (1) Declination of jurisdiction.  (2) Transfer of the proceeding.  (3) Expiration or satisfaction of an informal adjustment agreement.  (4) Expiration or satisfaction of an informal family services plan agreement.  (5) Expiration, satisfaction, or vacation of a juvenile disposition or adult sentence.  (6) Dismissal of the proceeding.  B. A court exercising juvenile jurisdiction no longer exercises such jurisdiction in any proceeding authorized by Article 311(B)(1) upon the filing of a motion in accordance with R.S. 46:236.2(B)(2). When the motion is granted, the individual or caretaker to whom the support obligation is owed shall be the proper party to enforce the child support obligation or any arrears owed.  Acts 1991, No. 235, §3, eff. Jan. 1, 1992; Acts 1992, No. 705, §1, eff. July 6, 1992; Acts 2010, No. 913, §1; Acts 2018, No. 373, §1, eff. October 1, 2018.
LA Chil Code art. 314 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Children's Code|Art. 314. Venue

Except when a special venue rule is provided by a Title of this Code, any proceeding may be commenced in the parish in which the child is domiciled with his parent or tutor, the parish in which the child is residing, the parish in which the act complained of took place or the conditions complained of existed, or the parish in which the child is found. Acts 1991, No. 235, §3, eff. Jan. 1, 1992; Acts 1992, No. 705, §1, eff. July 6, 1992.
LA Chil Code art. 314.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Children's Code|Art. 314.1. Special venue in proceedings concerning child support

Proceedings to modify an order for child support, medical support, and income assignment, or any one or combination of such orders, brought pursuant to Article 311 shall be brought only in the proper parish specified by Code of Civil Procedure Article 74.2. Acts 1997, No. 603, §3.
LA Chil Code art. 315 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Children's Code|Art. 315. Transfer of proper venue

A. At any time, the court in which a petition is filed may transfer the case for the convenience of the parties and the witnesses and in the interests of justice to another court having venue according to Article 314. B. After adjudication, the court in which a petition is filed shall transfer the proceeding if it receives information at any time that both of the following exist: (1) The child is domiciled with his parent or tutor in another parish. (2) The court of the child's domicile has proceedings currently pending before it. C. Certified copies of all legal and social documents and records pertaining to the case which are on file with the clerk of the court shall accompany the transfer. Acts 1991, No. 235, §3, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.
LA Chil Code art. 316 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Children's Code|Art. 316. Improper venue; transfer

When a petition is filed in a court of improper venue, the court shall either dismiss the petition or transfer it to a court of proper venue. Acts 1991, No. 235, §3, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.
LA Chil Code art. 317 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Children's Code|Art. 317. Change of proper venue

Any party by contradictory motion may obtain a change of venue upon proof that he cannot obtain a fair and impartial trial because of the undue influence of an adverse party, prejudice existing in the public mind, or some other sufficient cause. Acts 1991, No. 235, §3, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.
LA Chil Code art. 318 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Children's Code|Art. 318. Inherent power and authority of courts

A court inherently possesses all powers necessary for the exercise of its juvenile jurisdiction and the enforcement of its lawful orders. It has authority to issue such writs and orders as may be necessary or proper in aid of its jurisdiction. It has the duty to require that the juvenile proceedings be conducted with dignity and in an orderly and expeditious manner. Acts 1991, No. 235, §3, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.
LA Chil Code art. 319 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Children's Code|Art. 319. Contempt

A. Any person who willfully violates, neglects, or refuses to obey or perform any lawful order of a court may be proceeded against for contempt of court. This general contempt authority shall not detract from or prevent the application of specific contempt provisions contained elsewhere in this Code. B. Any parent, guardian, custodian, or other person entrusted with the care of a child coming within the jurisdiction of the juvenile court may be proceeded against for contempt of court for the failure, unwillingness, or neglect, without just cause, to fully cooperate in the rehabilitative program ordered by the court as a part of any protective order or disposition judgment authorized by a Title of this Code, including but not limited to: (1) Participation in a counseling or instructional program. (2) Participation in family counseling sessions. (3) Participation in mental health sessions. (4) Assistance in obtaining vocational training for the child. (5) Assistance in obtaining a special educational placement for the child. (6) Participation in such other adjustment programs that the court finds beneficial and remedial in the rehabilitation of the child. C. Contempt proceedings shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 2 of Title XV. Acts 1991, No. 235, §3, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.
LA Chil Code art. 320 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Children's Code|Art. 320. Indigency determination

A. For purposes of the appointment of counsel, children are presumed to be indigent. B. The determination of the indigency of any person entitled to counsel under this Code may be made by the court at any stage of the proceedings. If necessary, he shall be allowed to summon witnesses to testify before the court concerning his financial ability to employ counsel. C. In determining whether a person is indigent and entitled to the appointment of counsel, the court shall consider whether he is a needy person and the extent of his ability to pay. (1) The court shall consider such factors as income, property owned, outstanding obligations, and the number and ages of dependents. (2) Release on bail shall not alone disqualify either an adult or child for appointment of counsel. D. In each case, subject to the penalty of perjury, the person shall certify in writing such material factors relating to his ability to pay as the court prescribes. Acts 1991, No. 235, §3, eff. Jan. 1, 1992; Acts 2010, No. 593, §1.
LA Chil Code art. 321 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Children's Code|Art. 321. Partial reimbursement by indigent adults

A. To the extent that a person is financially able to provide for an attorney, other necessary services and facilities of representation, and court costs, the court shall order him to pay for these items. The court may order payment in installments or in any manner which it believes reasonable and compatible with the person's financial ability. B. Any payments shall be transmitted to and become a part of the public defender fund of the district in which the proceeding is pending. C. When a person, who was initially determined to be indigent and was appointed counsel, subsequently hires private counsel, the court shall conduct a contradictory hearing to determine: (1) Whether he was in fact indigent when counsel was previously appointed. (2) What charges were incurred in retaining counsel. (3) What expenses have been incurred by the district public defender or other appointed counsel. D. Upon determining the expenses incurred, the court may hold the person liable to the district public defender or other appointed counsel for reimbursement of all or part of those expenses. A judgment for the amount owed may be recorded in the mortgage records and may be enforced as provided by law. E. If the court finds that the parents are financially able, it may order them to reimburse the appointed counsel or district public defender's office for some or all of the costs of representing the child that are incurred before retained counsel has enrolled as counsel of record. Acts 1991, No. 235, §3, eff. Jan. 1, 1992; Acts 2007, No. 307, §9; Acts 2010, No. 593, §1.
LA Chil Code art. 322 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Children's Code|Art. 322. Purpose

The purpose of this Chapter is to provide further protection for protected persons who are witnesses to or victims of a crime and to permit the trial concerning such crime to proceed with a minimum of additional intrusion into the lives of such protected persons. To effect this purpose, the need for a special exception to the hearsay rule allowing receipt of videotaped statements of the protected person's account and the need for closed-circuit television for transmitting certain protected person's testimony is recognized. Acts 1991, No. 235, §3, eff. Jan. 1, 1992; Acts 2004, No. 241, §2.
LA Chil Code art. 323 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Children's Code|Art. 323. Definitions

(1) "Department" means the Department of Children and Family Services. (2) "Protected person" means any person who is a victim of a crime or a witness in a juvenile proceeding and who either: (a) Is under the age of seventeen years. (b) Has a developmental disability as defined in R.S. 28:451.2(12). (3) "Videotape" means the visual recording on a magnetic tape, film, videotape, compact disc, digital versatile disc, digital video disc, or by other electronic means together with the associated oral record. Acts 1991, No. 235, §3, eff. Jan. 1, 1992; Acts 2004, No. 241, §2; Acts 2007, No. 70, §2.
LA Chil Code art. 324 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Children's Code|Art. 324. Authorization

A. A court exercising juvenile jurisdiction may require that a statement of a protected person be recorded on videotape in conformity with Article 326 by any of the following: (1) Motion of the court or motion of the district attorney, a parish welfare unit or agency, the Department of Children and Family Services, or a child advocacy center operating in the judicial district. (2) Adoption of a local court rule that authorizes the videotaping of any protected person without the necessity of the issuance of an order by the court in any individual case. (3) Execution of a written protocol between the court and law enforcement agencies, a parish welfare unit or agency, the Department of Children and Family Services, or a child advocacy center operating in the judicial district that authorizes the videotaping of any protected person without the necessity of the issuance of an order by the court in any individual case. B. The coroner may, in conjunction with the district attorney and appropriate hospital personnel and pursuant to their duties in R.S. 40:2109.1 and R.S. 40:2113.4, provide for the videotaping of the statements of children under the age of seventeen who present themselves or who are brought to a hospital for treatment as victims of rape or who have been otherwise physically or sexually abused. C. Such a videotape shall be available for introduction into evidence in any juvenile proceeding under this Code in which it is relevant. Acts 1991, No. 235, §3, eff. Jan. 1, 1992; Acts 2004, No. 241, §2; Acts 2007, No. 70, §2; Acts 2014, No. 647, §2.
LA Chil Code art. 325 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Children's Code|Art. 325. Exception to hearsay rule

The videotape authorized by this Chapter is hereby admissible in evidence as an exception to the hearsay rule. Acts 1991, No. 235, §3, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.