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LA Chil Code art. 1190 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Children's Code|Art. 1190. Authority of the court

A. Upon reviewing a motion for disclosure on grounds of either inheritance rights or medical necessity, the court may deny it for lack of a proper showing of compelling necessity. Before granting a motion, the court may appoint a curator ad hoc and shall set the motion for a hearing. B. Written notice of the date, time, and place of any disclosure proceedings shall be served and a return made in the same manner as a petition on any custodian of records sought to be disclosed at least fifteen days prior to the hearing. C. Upon a motion by an adopted person, or if a minor, his legal representative, seeking disclosure from the records of the court of nonidentifying medical or genetic information acquired from a physician, agency, or any other source, the court shall order the clerk to make the information available. D.(1) The court shall grant a motion seeking nonidentifying medical or genetic information, a motion seeking information to verify a match of voluntary registration pursuant to Chapter 15 of this Title, or a motion seeking other information required by law to be disclosed. (2) The court may appoint a curator ad hoc to open and review the adoption record and original birth certificate. The curator shall report his findings in accordance with Article 1191. Acts 1991, No. 235, §12, eff. Jan. 1, 1992; Acts 1992, No. 705, §1, eff. July 6, 1992; Acts 2003, No. 812, §1; Acts 2008, No. 583, §1.
LA Chil Code art. 1191 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Children's Code|Art. 1191. Duties of a curator ad hoc

Upon appointment, the curator ad hoc shall be responsible for: (1) Securing all records pertaining to the petitioner's request through subpoenas duces tecum or other discovery process, if necessary. (2) Reviewing all records pertaining to the adoption. (3) Reporting to the court any objections to disclosure which he may have received from a custodian of records. (4) Reporting his findings to the court within thirty days of the date of his acceptance of appointment or within an earlier time as ordered by the court due to exigent circumstances, recommending the granting or denial of the request of the mover, and particularizing the necessary scope of any disclosure order for the court's consideration. Acts 1991, No. 235, §12, eff. Jan. 1, 1992; Acts 1992, No. 705, §1, eff. July 6, 1992; Acts 2008, No. 583, §1.
LA Chil Code art. 1192 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Children's Code|Art. 1192. Orders of disclosure

After a hearing, the court may order disclosure to the extent necessary to satisfy the mover's demonstrated ground for disclosure. Insofar as possible, an order disclosing information from the court's own records or any records obtained by the curator ad hoc shall contain nonidentifying information about the biological family. If the court determines that identifying information shall be disclosed, the court may release such information to the person requiring it and order that the confidentiality be maintained without disclosure to the mover. Acts 1991, No. 235, §12, eff. Jan. 1, 1992; Acts 2003, No. 567, §1; Acts 2008, No. 583, §1.
LA Chil Code art. 1193 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Children's Code|Art. 1193. Persons whose consent or relinquishment is required

Unless rights have been terminated in accordance with Title X or XI, consent to the adoption of a child or relinquishment of parental rights shall be required of the following: (1) The mother of the child. (2) The father of the child, regardless of the child's actual paternity, if any of the following apply: (a) The child is a child born of the marriage in accordance with the Louisiana Civil Code or its legal equivalent in another state. (b) The father is presumed to be the father of the child in accordance with the Louisiana Civil Code or its legal equivalent in another state. (3) The alleged father of the child who has established his parental rights in accordance with Chapter 10 of Title XI. (4) The biological father of the child whose paternity has been determined by a judgment of filiation and who has established his parental rights in accordance with Chapter 10 of Title XI. (5) The custodial agency which has placed the child for adoption, except that the court may grant the adoption without the consent of the agency if the adoption is in the best interest of the child and there is a finding that the agency has unreasonably withheld its consent. Acts 1991, No. 235, §12, eff. Jan. 1, 1992; Acts 1993, No. 634, §1, eff. June 15, 1993; Acts 1995, No. 1095, §6; Acts 2000, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 109, §1, eff. April 17, 2000; Acts 2003, No. 609, §1; Acts 2004, No. 26, §1.
LA Chil Code art. 1195 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Children's Code|Art. 1195. Consent to adoption given in open court; effect; Statement of Family History

A. Any parent may give consent to the adoption of his child in open court, provided that all of the following occur: (1) The parent appears before the court in person. (2) The court informs the parent of the consequences of his consent. (3) The parent voluntarily consents to the adoption. B. Upon acceptance by the court, the parent's consent to the adoption is irrevocable. C. Upon acceptance by the court, the parent shall execute the Statement of Family History set forth in Article 1125. All other rights and duties set forth in Chapter 8 of Title XI shall be applicable as if the consent were a surrender. Acts 1991, No. 235, §12, eff. Jan. 1, 1992; Acts 1992, No. 705, §1, eff. July 6, 1992; Acts 2001, No. 567, §1.
LA Chil Code art. 1196 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Children's Code|Art. 1196. Release of claims by alleged father; consent to adoption; Statement of Family History

A. At any time following the birth of the child, any alleged or adjudicated father may execute an authentic act of consent to the adoption of his child, releasing any real or potential claims to the child, including a waiver of service for any subsequent adoption proceeding. B. Such a consent shall be irrevocable upon execution. C. Such a consent shall not be evidence of a confession, admission, or acknowledgment of paternity in any proceeding. D. Any father who executes a release of claims shall also execute the Statement of Family History set forth in Article 1125. All other rights and duties set forth in Chapter 8 of Title XI shall be applicable as if the release were a surrender. E. A father as described by Article 1193(2) shall not be authorized to execute a release of claims but may execute a surrender in accordance with Article 1122. Acts 1991, No. 235, §12, eff. Jan. 1, 1992; Acts 1992, No. 705, §1, eff. July 6, 1992; Acts 1993, No. 634, §1, eff. June 15, 1993; Acts 2001, No. 567, §1.
LA Chil Code art. 1197 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Children's Code|Art. 1197. Birth certificate requirement

Prior to the initiation of any adoption under the provisions of this Title, the attorney for the petitioners shall obtain a certified copy of the child's birth certificate, which shall be attached to the petition for adoption. Acts 1991, No. 235, §12, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.
LA Chil Code art. 1198 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Children's Code|Art. 1198. Persons who may petition for adoption

A single person, eighteen years or older, or a married couple jointly may petition to adopt a child through an agency. When one joint petitioner dies after the petition has been filed, the adoption proceedings may continue as though the survivor was a single original petitioner. Acts 1991, No. 235, §12, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.
LA Chil Code art. 1199 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Children's Code|Art. 1199. Agency adoption; petition; contents; form

A. The petition for an agency adoption shall be styled: "In re _________________, Applying for Agency Adoption." The petition or an attached exhibit shall state:  (1) The full name, address, age, occupation, and marital status of each petitioner.  (2) The name by which the child is known to petitioners as well as the name under which the birth of the child is recorded.  (3) The place and date of the birth of the child if known; if not known, then the approximate age of the child.  (4) If known, the name of every parent whose consent to the adoption is required pursuant to Article 1193(1) and (2) and proof of their consent, or the name of every parent and the reason such consent is not required.  (5) The diligent efforts made in accordance with Article 1135(B), if the alleged father of the child is unknown, which establish that his rights should be terminated in accordance with Article 1135(A).  (6) The date and circumstances under which the child entered the home of the petitioner.  (7) Any relationship existing between the petitioner and the child.  B. The petition shall be accompanied by a certified copy of any order terminating the rights of the child's parents.  Acts 1991, No. 235, §12, eff. Jan. 1, 1992; Acts 1993, No. 634, §1, eff. June 15, 1993.
LA Chil Code art. 1202 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Children's Code|Art. 1202. Service of process

A. A copy of the petition for an agency adoption together with all exhibits shall be served by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, or by commercial courier as defined in R.S. 13:3204(D), when the person to be served is located outside of this state, and properly addressed to the department and on any agency having legal custody of the child. Two copies of the same petition need not be served on the department. B. Except when waived, notice of the filing of the petition shall be served on any parent whose parental rights have not been terminated by a court of competent jurisdiction. C. If the adoption petition names an alleged or adjudicated father and his parental rights have not been terminated by a court of competent jurisdiction, he shall be served with notice of the filing of the petition in accordance with Articles 1133, 1134, and 1136 and thereafter, his rights shall be determined in accordance with the provisions of Articles 1137 through 1143. Acts 1991, No. 235, §12, eff. Jan. 1, 1992; Acts 1992, No. 705, §1, eff. July 6, 1992; Acts 1993, No. 634, §1, eff. June 15, 1993; Acts 1999, No. 395, §7.
LA Chil Code art. 1203 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Children's Code|Art. 1203. Service; resident parent

If a parent upon whom service is required under Article 1202 resides within this state, service shall be made either personally or by domiciliary service not less than thirty days prior to the commencement of the hearing on the petition. Acts 1991, No. 235, §12, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.
LA Chil Code art. 1204 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Children's Code|Art. 1204. Service; nonresident parent

If a parent upon whom service is required under Article 1202 does not reside within this state, service shall be made by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid and properly addressed to the address indicated in the petition not less than thirty days prior to commencement of the hearing on the petition. Acts 1991, No. 235, §12, eff. Jan. 1, 1992; Acts 1992, No. 705, §1, eff. July 6, 1992.
LA Chil Code art. 1205 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Children's Code|Art. 1205. Service; absentee parent; curator ad hoc

A. If a parent upon whom service is required under Article 1202 cannot be served in accordance with the provisions of Article 1203 or 1204, the court shall appoint an attorney at law as curator ad hoc for the parent and service shall be made upon the curator ad hoc. B. Upon appointment of the curator ad hoc, a copy of the court order shall be forwarded to the department. C. The fees and costs of the curator ad hoc shall be paid by the petitioner, notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary. Acts 1991, No. 235, §12, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.
LA Chil Code art. 1206 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Children's Code|Art. 1206. Duties of curator ad hoc

A. The curator ad hoc shall make a diligent effort to locate the parent and notify him of the pendency and nature of the proceedings. Any appearances or acceptances of service by the curator ad hoc shall be valid, but he shall not be allowed to waive any rights of notice. B. The curator ad hoc shall submit to the court a note of evidence indicating the efforts made to locate the parent and shall receive an appropriate fee. Acts 1991, No. 235, §12, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.
LA Chil Code art. 1207 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Children's Code|Art. 1207. Duties of department; home study; confidential report

A. The department shall investigate the proposed agency adoption and submit a confidential report of its findings to the court. The findings shall include: (1) The conditions with respect to the availability of the child for adoption. (2) The physical and mental condition of the child. (3) Other factors regarding the suitability of the child for adoption in petitioner's home. (4) The moral and financial fitness of the petitioner. (5) The conditions of the proposed adoptive home with respect to health, adjustment, and other advantages or disadvantages to the child. B. The department may delegate the performance of this investigation to a licensed private adoption agency, but the department remains responsible for ensuring the accuracy and thoroughness of the resulting report and for the safety and welfare of the child. The department shall adopt, promulgate, and enforce such rules and regulations as are necessary and appropriate to implement this authorization in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act. C. The department shall make every effort to locate any living parent whose consent is required under Article 1193 to determine the parent's attitude toward the proposed adoption. If a curator ad hoc has been appointed by the court pursuant to Article 1205, the department shall supply him with all information pertinent to the location of an absentee parent within fifteen days of its receipt of a copy of the order appointing the curator ad hoc. Acts 1991, No. 235, §12, eff. Jan. 1, 1992; Acts 1999, No. 1062, §4, eff. Jan. 1, 2000.
LA Chil Code art. 1208 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Children's Code|Art. 1208. Hearing; petition for agency adoption

A. The court shall sign the order setting the time and place for the hearing of the petition for agency adoption not less than thirty nor more than sixty days after the filing of the adoption petition. The court may extend this time for up to sixty additional days for good cause, which may include a showing by the department that it has been impossible to gather the necessary data within the time prescribed. The court may reduce the time to a minimum of fifteen days with written approval of the department and the petitioner. If an extension of time is granted, the court shall set a new hearing date and shall require the petitioner to report to the court, either at that hearing, or before, in detail concerning the progress of the child's adoptive placement. B. At this hearing the court shall consider: (1) Any motion to intervene which has been filed. (2) Any other issues in dispute. (3) The confidential report of the department. (4) The report of any criminal records concerning the petitioner, including the nature of the offenses, the number of offenses, and the length of time between the offenses and between the last offense committed and the petition for agency adoption. The existence of a criminal record of the petitioner shall not be automatic grounds for the court to refuse to grant an agency adoption. (5) The report of any validated complaints of child abuse or neglect concerning the petitioner. (6) The testimony of the parties. C. If the child to be adopted is twelve years of age or older, the court shall solicit and consider his wishes in the matter. D. If not previously determined by the court in a separate hearing, the court shall also determine whether any proposed continuing contact agreement involving a child in the custody of the department is in the best interest of the child in accordance with Article 1269.5. Acts 1991, No. 235, §12, eff. Jan. 1, 1992; Acts 1993, No. 634, §1, eff. June 15, 1993; Acts 1999, No. 1062, §4, eff. Jan. 1, 2000; Acts 2001, No. 568, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2002; Acts 2013, No. 187, §1.
LA Chil Code art. 1209 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Children's Code|Art. 1209. Intervention

A. Intervention in agency adoption proceedings shall not be allowed except on motion to the court and a showing of good cause. B. Such intervention shall be limited to persons having a substantial caretaking relationship with the child for one year or longer, or any other person that the court finds to be a party in interest. C. The intervention of a party in interest shall be for the limited purpose of presenting evidence as to the best interests of the child. Acts 1991, No. 235, §12, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.
LA Chil Code art. 1210 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Children's Code|Art. 1210. Interlocutory decree

Upon due consideration of the factors enumerated in Article 1208(B), the court may grant or refuse to grant an interlocutory decree during or after the hearing. The basic consideration for this decree shall be the best interests of the child. Acts 1991, No. 235, §12, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.
LA Chil Code art. 1211 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Children's Code|Art. 1211. Final decree at first hearing

Notwithstanding Article 1216, upon the consideration of the factors enumerated in Article 1208(B), the court may render a final decree of agency adoption at the first hearing without the necessity of first entering an interlocutory decree, if either: (1) The child was placed in the petitioner's home by an agency and the child has lived in that home for at least six months prior to the hearing for adoption. (2) The rights of the child's parents have been terminated pursuant to Title X or XI and the child has lived in the petitioner's home for at least one year. Acts 1991, No. 235, §12, eff. Jan. 1, 1992; Acts 1999, No. 1062, §4, eff. Jan. 1, 2000; Acts 2012, No. 730, §1.
LA Chil Code art. 1212 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Children's Code|Art. 1212. Effect of interlocutory decree

Upon issuance of an interlocutory decree, the period that must elapse prior to application for final decree of adoption begins to run. Acts 1991, No. 235, §12, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.
LA Chil Code art. 1214 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Children's Code|Art. 1214. Permanency review

A. If an interlocutory decree has not been rendered within six months of the filing of the petition and review hearings are not otherwise required under Titles X and XI, review hearings shall be held every ninety days until an interlocutory decree is rendered. B. If a final decree has not been rendered within six months of the filing of the petition, or within six months of an interlocutory decree, if rendered, review hearings shall be held every ninety days until a final decree of adoption is rendered. Acts 1991, No. 235, §12, eff. Jan. 1, 1992; Acts 1999, No. 1062, §4, eff. Jan. 1, 2000.
LA Chil Code art. 1215 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Children's Code|Art. 1215. Revocation of interlocutory decree

A. At any time before the entry of the final decree of agency adoption, the court for good cause may revoke its interlocutory decree either on its own motion or on the motion of the department or on the motion of the petitioner or any person interested in the child. B. All parties upon whom service was originally made shall be notified at least ten days prior to the signing of the order of revocation and shall be given an opportunity to be heard upon their written request. Acts 1991, No. 235, §12, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.
LA Chil Code art. 1216 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Children's Code|Art. 1216. Petition for final decree

A. The child shall have lived with the petitioner for at least one year and at least six months shall have elapsed after the granting of an interlocutory decree before the petitioner may file a petition for final decree of agency adoption. B. The court shall set a time and place for the hearing of the petition for final decree. The petition for final decree need not be served upon anyone except the department. Acts 1991, No. 235, §12, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.
LA Chil Code art. 1217 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Children's Code|Art. 1217. Final decree; notice; standard

A. The court, as a part of the final decree, shall provide notice of the provisions of R.S. 14:46.4 to the parties. B. The court, after hearing and after taking into consideration information from all sources concerning the adoption, may enter a final decree of agency adoption, or it may deny the adoption. The basic consideration shall be the best interests of the child. Acts 1991, No. 235, §12, eff. Jan. 1, 1992; Acts 2014, No. 721, §1.
LA Chil Code art. 1217.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Children's Code|Art. 1217.1. Reporting requirement; statistical availability

  A. For each adopted child, the court shall ensure that the department receives all of the following information:  (1) Whether either of the adopted parents are related to the child.  (2) The age of the child at placement.  (3) The age of the child at the time of finalization.  (4) The gender of the child.  (5) The race of the child.  (6) The location of placement.  (7) Other nonidentifying information the department requests in order to maintain statistical records of adoption finalizations.  B. The department shall release yearly statistics on adoptions and placements of children in Louisiana. These statistics shall be made available to the public.  Acts 2021, No. 6, §1.
LA Chil Code art. 1218 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Children's Code|Art. 1218. Effect of final decree

A. Except as otherwise provided in this Title, upon a final decree of agency adoption, the parents of the child whose rights have not been previously terminated by a surrender or a judgment of termination and all other blood relatives of the child are relieved of all their legal duties and divested of all their legal rights with regard to the adopted child, including the right of inheritance from the adopted child and his lawful descendants, and the adopted child is relieved of all of his legal duties and divested of all his legal rights with regard to the parents, except as provided in Paragraph B. B. The right of the child to inherit from his parents and other blood relatives is unaffected by the adoption. C. Under the circumstances and pursuant to the procedures authorized by Chapter 14 of this Title, grandparents may obtain limited visitation rights to the adopted child. D. Parents, grandparents, siblings, or other relatives by blood, adoption, or affinity who have an established and significant relationship may be allowed continuing contact with an adopted child in accordance with Chapter 14-A of this Title. Acts 1991, No. 235, §12, eff. Jan. 1, 1992; Acts 2001, No. 568, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2002; Acts 2003, No. 567, §1.
LA Chil Code art. 1219 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Children's Code|Art. 1219. Change of name

The full name of the adopted child may be changed in the final decree of agency adoption and, if changed, the surname shall be the same as that of the adoptive parent. Acts 1991, No. 235, §12, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.
LA Chil Code art. 1220 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Children's Code|Art. 1220. Refusal of interlocutory or final decree

Upon refusal to grant an interlocutory or final decree to the petitioners for the reason that the agency adoption is not in the best interests of the child, the court may remove the child from the petitioner and reinstate the legal custodian or appoint a custodian. Acts 1991, No. 235, §12, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.
LA Chil Code art. 1221 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Children's Code|Art. 1221. Persons who may petition for adoption

A single person, eighteen years or older, or a married couple jointly may petition to privately adopt a child. When one joint petitioner dies after the petition has been filed, the adoption proceedings may continue as though the survivor was a single original petitioner. Acts 1991, No. 235, §12, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.