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LA Chil Code art. 1511 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Children's Code|Art. 1511. Definitions

As used in this Chapter: (1) "Legal custody" means a legal status created by court order that vests in a custodian the right to have physical custody of the child and the right and duty to protect, train, and discipline and to provide food, shelter, education, and ordinary medical care, all subject to any residual parental rights and responsibilities. (2) "Physical custody" means the duty and authority to provide care for a child in the home of the custodian. (3) "Voluntary transfer of custody" is a parent's knowing and voluntary relinquishment of legal custody to an agency, institution, or individual, subject to residual parental rights retained by the parent and under such terms and conditions that enable the child to receive adequate care and treatment. Acts 1991, No. 235, §15, eff. Jan. 1, 1992; Acts 2011, No. 128, §1.
LA Chil Code art. 1512 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Children's Code|Art. 1512. Continuing jurisdiction

The court exercising juvenile jurisdiction shall have continuing jurisdiction and the exclusive authority to modify its orders rendered pursuant to this Chapter. Acts 1991, No. 235, §15, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.
LA Chil Code art. 1513 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Children's Code|Art. 1513. Venue

A proceeding brought pursuant to this Chapter may be commenced in the parish in which either: (1) The parents requesting transfer of custody reside. (2) The person, agency, or institution to whom the transfer of custody is intended resides. Acts 1991, No. 235, §15, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.
LA Chil Code art. 1514 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Children's Code|Art. 1514. Petition for voluntary transfer

A. A proceeding under this Chapter shall be commenced by written petition. B. Except as otherwise provided in this Article, all persons or organizations lawfully exercising legal custody of the child shall join in the petition. C. If a legal custodian is unable or unwilling to join in the petition, the petition shall state with particularity the reasons therefor. D. If a guardian has been appointed, a petition for voluntary transfer may not be filed. To change a guardianship order a motion to modify the guardianship may be filed in accordance with Article 724. Acts 1991, No. 235, §15, eff. Jan. 1, 1992; Acts 2011, No. 128, §1.
LA Chil Code art. 1516 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Children's Code|Art. 1516. Affidavit of acceptance; contents; form

A. An Affidavit of Acceptance shall be executed by the agency, institution, or individual accepting custody and shall state that the agency, institution, or individual knowingly and voluntarily accepts custody of the child to the extent and under the terms and conditions custody is transferred from the parents. B. The form for the Affidavit of Acceptance shall be as follows: "AFFIDAVIT OF ACCEPTANCE BEFORE ME, the undersigned Notary Public, personally came and appeared: ________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________, individual(s) OR a representative of _____________________________ (name of agency or institution) who, being first duly sworn, did depose and state: That affiant is a person of the full age of majority and resides at ___________________________________ (address of individual(s), agency, or institution) in ____________ Parish, Louisiana. That affiant does knowingly and voluntarily accept physical custody OR legal custody of the person of the children (indicate one) of _________, _________, _________, _________ (name(s) of child(ren)) for the period of time ______________ (specify intended period) in accordance with the following terms and conditions: ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________. (may include provisions for support and/or visitation) ____________________________ AFFIANT SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED BEFORE ME ON THIS THE ______ DAY OF _____________________,20___. ____________________________ NOTARY PUBLIC" Acts 1991, No. 235, §15, eff. Jan. 1, 1992; Acts 2011, No. 128, §1.
LA Chil Code art. 1517 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Children's Code|Art. 1517. Notice; service; curator; reservation of rights

A. Notice of the proceedings, including, if applicable, the parents' right to an attorney in accordance with Paragraph E of this Article, shall be served on any parent or legal custodian who has not joined in the petition. B. Notice may be served by personal or domiciliary service or by certified mail, proof of which shall be filed in the record. C. If a parent or legal custodian cannot be served, the court may appoint an attorney at law as curator for him and service shall be made upon the curator. D. If a parent or legal custodian cannot be served and a curator is not appointed for him, the court shall specifically reserve the absentee's rights in any order transferring custody pursuant to this Chapter. E. If the Department of Children and Family Services has recommended that the petition for voluntary transfer of custody be filed: (1) It shall also be served with notice of the proceedings. (2) The court may also order a report by the department concerning the safety and well-being of the child and of the circumstances leading the department to recommend that the custody of the child be transferred by the parent to some other individual. (3) The court shall advise the parents and may advise the child, insofar as practicable, of the right to be represented by counsel and the right to have counsel appointed as provided in Chapter 4 of Title VI. Acts 1991, No. 235, §15, eff. Jan. 1, 1992; Acts 2010, No. 266, §1.
LA Chil Code art. 1518 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Children's Code|Art. 1518. Pretrial orders; contribution to costs; appointment of counsel; Indian parent or custodian

  A. On its own motion or the motion of any party to the proceedings, the court may render such orders it deems necessary to protect the best interests of the child, including but not limited to the following:  (1) A home study of the proposed placement.  (2) A physical or mental examination of any party.  (3) An appointment of counsel for the child.  B. Upon request of an indigent parent, the court shall appoint counsel for the parent when the Department of Children and Family Services has recommended that the petition for voluntary transfer be filed.  C. If the court finds that the parent or custodian of an Indian child is indigent, it shall appoint counsel for the parent or custodian.  Acts 1991, No. 235, §15, eff. Jan. 1, 1992; Acts 2010, No. 266, §1; Acts 2018, No. 296, §1.
LA Chil Code art. 1519 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Children's Code|Art. 1519. Hearing

The petition shall be set for hearing on the record unless specifically waived by the court. If the Department of Children and Family Services, office of children and family services, has recommended that the petition for voluntary transfer of custody be filed, a representative for the department shall testify at the hearing with particularity the reasons for the recommendation. Further, the department representative shall specify why a child in need of care petition should not be filed and shall testify regarding the preventative services offered by the department to the petitioner to prevent the transfer of custody. Acts 1991, No. 235, §15, eff. Jan. 1, 1992; Acts 2010, No. 266, §1.
LA Chil Code art. 1520 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Children's Code|Art. 1520. Judgment

A. The court shall render a written judgment granting or denying the transfer of custody. B. If the court grants the transfer of custody, the judgment shall order the transfer and recite such terms and conditions as required to protect the safety and secure the best interests of the child and shall also recite all of the following: (1) All necessary parties are involved. (2) The transfer is knowing and voluntary. (3) There is a legitimate purpose and a factual basis to support that purpose. (4) All parties have been advised of and understand the nature and extent of the transfer, including any terms and conditions, and of their respective rights. (5) The proposed change of custody is in the best interests of the child. C. After giving the parent a reasonable opportunity to be heard, the court may order that the parent contribute to the cost of the home study, examination, or of the representation of the child. Acts 1991, No. 235, §15, eff. Jan. 1, 1992; Acts 2010, No. 266, §1.
LA Chil Code art. 1521 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Children's Code|Art. 1521. Review; permanency planning

A. On its own motion or on the motion of any party, the court may order a hearing to be set for review of the transfer of custody. B. Judgments transferring custody pursuant to this Chapter are exempt from the permanency planning requirements mandated in Title VI including the provisions of Chapters 13, 15 and 16 of that Title. Acts 1991, No. 235, §15, eff. Jan. 1, 1992; Acts 1992, No. 705, §1, eff. July 6, 1992.
LA Chil Code art. 1522 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Children's Code|Art. 1522. Modification

A. Except when the parties jointly desire to dismiss the proceedings and return custody of the child to the parents, modification or enforcement of a judgment transferring custody shall be upon motion of any party and by order of the court according to the provisions of this Chapter. B. If the parties jointly desire to dismiss the proceedings and return the custody of the child to the parents, the court shall be notified. The court may render an ex parte dismissal of the proceedings, or it may order a hearing to be set for review of the proposed modification. Acts 1991, No. 235, §15, eff. Jan. 1, 1992; Acts 2010, No. 266, §1.
LA Chil Code art. 1523 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Children's Code|Art. 1523. Revocation

A. Upon failure of a custodian to return a child after revocation of the parent's consent, the parent may move for dismissal of the proceedings and for the return of the child to their custody. B. The motion to dismiss shall be set for contradictory hearing with the custodians. C. In making its determination of the best interests of the child, the court shall consider the following: (1) The length of the parent/child separation. (2) The current fitness of the parent. (3) The frequency of contact between the parent and child during the separation. (4) The efforts made by the parent to exercise parental responsibilities during the separation, including support. (5) The terms and conditions of the judgment. Acts 1991, No. 235, §15, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.
LA Chil Code art. 1524 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Children's Code|Art. 1524. Purpose

The purpose of this Chapter is to set out the substantive principles and procedures by which the juvenile court tries adults for misdemeanors when the law violated was enacted for the protection of the physical, moral, or mental well-being of children. Acts 1991, No. 235, §15, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.
LA Chil Code art. 1525 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Children's Code|Art. 1525. Scope of jurisdiction

The juvenile court shall have jurisdiction to try any adult who is charged with any of the following misdemeanors: (1) Interference with the custody of a child. (2) Criminal abandonment. (3) Unlawful sales to minors. (4) Unlawful purchase of alcoholic beverages for minors. (5) Unlawful distribution of sample tobacco products to minors. (6) Sale, exhibition, or distribution of material harmful to minors. (7) Sale, distribution, or making available to minors publications encouraging, advocating, or facilitating the illegal use of controlled substances. (8) Illegal use of controlled dangerous substances in the presence of children. (9) Sale of poisonous reptiles to minors. (10) Contributing to the delinquency of juveniles or encouraging or contributing to child delinquency, dependency, or neglect. (11) Unlawful use and sale of model glue to minors. (12) Tatooing minors. (13) Child desertion. (14) Abandoning ice boxes or other air tight containers in a place accessible to children. (15) Failure of a mandatory reporter to report abuse of children. (16) Violation of the requirements for the investigation of reports of child abuse. (17) Knowingly making a false report of child abuse. (18) Making a false report of a missing child. (19) Violation of the compulsory school attendance law. (20) Any offense affecting the physical, moral, or mental well-being of children as provided in Section 2 of Subpart B of Part V of Chapter 1 of Title 14 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950. Acts 1991, No. 235, §15, eff. Jan. 1, 1992; Acts 1995, No. 1095, §8.
LA Chil Code art. 1526 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Children's Code|Art. 1526. Definitions

Except when the context clearly indicates otherwise, as used in this Chapter: (1) "Affidavit" means a written accusation of crime made under oath and signed by the affiant. It must be filed in open court in a court having jurisdiction to try the offense or in the office of the clerk thereof. (2) "Institution of prosecution" means the filing of an information or affidavit, which is designed to serve as the basis of a trial. Acts 1991, No. 235, §15, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.
LA Chil Code art. 1527 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Children's Code|Art. 1527. Venue

Proceedings pursuant to this Chapter shall be commenced in the parish in which the offense is alleged to have been committed. If acts constituting an offense or if the elements of an offense occurred in more than one place, the offense is deemed to have been committed in any parish in which any such act or element occurred. Acts 1991, No. 235, §15, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.
LA Chil Code art. 1528 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Children's Code|Art. 1528. Method of instituting prosecution

Criminal prosecutions in a juvenile court shall be instituted by affidavit, information, or indictment. Acts 1991, No. 235, §15, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.
LA Chil Code art. 1529 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Children's Code|Art. 1529. Procedure

Proceedings pursuant to this Chapter shall be conducted in accordance with the Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure. Acts 1991, No. 235, §15, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.
LA Chil Code art. 1530 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Children's Code|Art. 1530. Trial of misdemeanors

A. A defendant charged with a misdemeanor in which the punishment, as set forth in the statute defining the offense, may be a fine in excess of one thousand dollars or imprisonment for more than six months, shall be tried by a jury of six jurors, all of whom must concur to render a verdict. B. The defendant charged with any other misdemeanor shall be tried by the court without a jury. Acts 1991, No. 235, §15, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.
LA Chil Code art. 1531 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Children's Code|Art. 1531. Right to waive trial by jury

A. A defendant charged in juvenile court with a misdemeanor triable by jury may knowingly and intelligently waive a trial by jury and elect to be tried by the judge. At the time of arraignment, the defendant in such cases shall be informed by the court of his right to waive trial by jury. B. The defendant shall exercise his right to waive trial by jury within fifteen days after the arraignment. However, with permission of the court, he may exercise his right to waive trial by jury at any time prior to the commencement of trial. C. The defendant may withdraw a waiver of trial by jury unless the court finds that withdrawal of the waiver would result in interference with the administration of justice, unnecessary delay, unnecessary inconvenience to witnesses, or prejudice to the state. Acts 1991, No. 235, §15, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.
LA Chil Code art. 1532 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Children's Code|Art. 1532. Transfers to courts exercising criminal jurisdiction

A. When the defendant is entitled to a trial by a jury, as defined in Article 1530, but knowingly and intelligently waives that right pursuant to Article 1531, the juvenile court may proceed with trial. B. In cases where the defendant elects to exercise his right to a trial by jury, the court shall transfer the case to the proper court exercising criminal jurisdiction. Acts 1991, No. 235, §15, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.
LA Chil Code art. 1543 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Children's Code|Art. 1543. Purpose

The purpose of this Chapter is to set out the substantive law and procedures for securing the authorization of the juvenile court for the marriage of a minor. Acts 1991, No. 235, §15, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.
LA Chil Code art. 1544 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Children's Code|Art. 1544. Definitions

 Except when the context clearly indicates otherwise, as used in this Chapter, "officiant" is a person authorized by law to perform marriage ceremonies. Acts 1991, No. 235, §15, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.
LA Chil Code art. 1545 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Children's Code|Art. 1545. Necessary consent; parents; judicial authorization

  A. An officiant may not perform a marriage ceremony in which a minor sixteen or seventeen is a party unless the minor has judicial authorization and the written consent to marry of either:  (1) Both of his parents.  (2) The tutor of his person.  (3) A person who has been awarded custody of the minor.  B. No marriage ceremony shall be performed for a minor under the age of sixteen.  Acts 1991, No. 235, §15, eff. Jan. 1, 1992; Acts 2019, No. 401, §3.
LA Chil Code art. 1546 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Children's Code|Art. 1546. Venue

A proceeding brought pursuant to this Chapter may be commenced in the parish in which the minor resides or the marriage ceremony is to be performed. Acts 1991, No. 235, §15, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.
LA Chil Code art. 1547 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Children's Code|Art. 1547. Judicial authorization; compelling reasons

  Upon application by a minor of the age of sixteen or seventeen, the judge may authorize the marriage when there is a compelling reason why the marriage should take place. The court shall consider the best interest of the minor prospective spouse.  Acts 1991, No. 235, §15, eff. Jan. 1, 1992; Acts 2019, No. 401, §3.
LA Chil Code art. 1548 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Children's Code|Art. 1548. Hearing; confidentiality; best interest of the minor; evidence of human trafficking, sexual assault, domestic violence, coercion, duress, or undue influence

  A. The court shall hear a request for authorization for a minor to marry in chambers.  B. The judge shall require that both the prospective husband and prospective wife be present for the hearing and there shall be a separate in camera interview of the prospective spouses.  C. In determining the best interest of the minor prospective spouse, the court shall consider all of the following:  (1) Pregnancy of the prospective wife.  (2) If the prospective spouses are already living together.  (3) Housing and living conditions prior to the prospective marriage and where the prospective spouses intend to live after the marriage.  (4) The ages of the prospective spouses.  (5) The age differential between the prospective spouses.  (6) How the prospective spouses came to know each other.  (7) The stated reasons why each of the prospective spouses desires to marry one another.  (8) Consent of mother, father, or person having legal custody of the minor.  D. The judge may require evidence of proof of residency, educational attainment, juvenile offense history, or criminal history to be produced.  E. The judge shall conduct an inquiry to determine if there exists any evidence that the minor is a victim of human trafficking, sexual assault, domestic violence, coercion, duress, or undue influence. In conducting the inquiry, the judge shall ask all of the following questions:  (1) Whether one prospective spouse is in a position of authority over the other prospective spouse.  (2) Previous marriage or marriages of either of the prospective spouses.  (3) Residency and length of residency of the prospective spouses.  (4) How long the prospective spouses have known each other.  (5) Length of relationship between the prospective spouses.  (6) Any evidence of kidnaping, sexual assault, or domestic violence between the prospective spouses.  (7) Whether one of the prospective spouses was the victim of a sexual offense committed by the other prospective spouse.  (8) Evidence of domestic violence, spousal abuse, or sexual offenses committed by either of the prospective spouses upon anyone.  (9) Criminal history of the prospective spouses.  (10) Whether either prospective husband or wife provided or promised a third party anything of value in exchange for the marriage.  (11) Evidence of maturity and self-sufficiency of the prospective spouses through educational attainment or employment.  (12) Evidence of at least eight hours of premarital counseling from the prospective spouses.  (13) Any history of any medical condition or chemical dependency of either of the prospective spouses.  F. If the judge finds any evidence of human trafficking, sexual assault, domestic violence, coercion, or undue influence, he shall immediately report it to local law enforcement or child protective services, and shall not authorize the marriage.  Acts 1991, No. 235, §15, eff. Jan. 1, 1992; Acts 2019, No. 401, §3.
LA Chil Code art. 1549 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Children's Code|Art. 1549. Authorization; copies; filing

A. The authorization must be in writing but may not give the court's reasons for granting it. B. A copy of the authorization must be attached to the copy of the marriage certificate given to the parties and the original of the authorization must be presented to the official who issues the marriage license. C. A copy of the authorization must also be filed with the marriage certificate as required by law. Acts 1991, No. 235, §15, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.
LA Chil Code art. 1550 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Children's Code|Art. 1550. Penalty for officiant who performs a marriage ceremony in violation of this Chapter

Any officiant, other than a judge or justice of the peace, who knowingly performs a marriage ceremony at which one of the parties is a minor when the officiant does not have the necessary consent or authorization to marry required by Article 1545 shall be permanently deprived of his right to perform marriage ceremonies. Acts 1991, No. 235, §15, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.
LA Chil Code art. 1551 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Children's Code|Art. 1551. Purpose

The purpose of this Chapter is to recognize the right of a parent or guardian to make a declaration pursuant to which life-sustaining procedures or other medical care may be withheld or withdrawn from certain terminally ill children and to authorize judicial review, if needed, by the juvenile courts of such decisions if a child's parents or physician cannot agree that the requirements of this Chapter have been met. The procedures authorized by this Chapter are in addition to the existing remedies of Title VI. Acts 1991, No. 235, §15, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.