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LA Chil Code art. 958 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Children's Code|Art. 958. Disposition immediately following adjudication

A. In cases of traffic violations, the court or juvenile traffic referee may dispense with a predisposition investigation and enter a judgment of disposition immediately following adjudication if there is sufficient information in the record to enable the court or referee to determine a fair and just disposition of the case. B. Judgments of disposition in traffic cases may be evidenced by a minute entry. Acts 1991, No. 235, §9, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.
LA Chil Code art. 959 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Children's Code|Art. 959. Disposition of traffic violations

If the court or juvenile traffic referee finds that the child committed a traffic violation, the court or referee may: (1) Suspend the child's driver's license for a specific or indefinite period. (2) Revoke the child's driver's license. (3) Restrict the child's driving privileges to driving at specified times, under specified conditions, or for specified purposes. (4) Order the child to attend traffic school or to receive additional driving instruction. (5) Order inspection of a motor vehicle and correction of any deficiencies. (6) Require public liability insurance coverage as a condition of the child's driving. (7) Impose a fine not exceeding two hundred dollars payable immediately or over a period of time. (8) Place the child on probation. (9) Make such other disposition or combination of dispositions as it deems to be in the best interests of the child. Acts 1991, No. 235, §9, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.
LA Chil Code art. 960 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Children's Code|Art. 960. Traffic cases heard before juvenile traffic referee; appeal to court

A. In cases of traffic violations, the child may appeal to the court from a judgment of the juvenile traffic referee. Such an appeal shall be filed within three days of the judgment of disposition. B. On appeal, the case shall be tried de novo, and there shall be no further appeal. Acts 1991, No. 235, §9, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.
LA Chil Code art. 1001 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Children's Code|Art. 1001. Purpose

The purpose of this Title is to protect children whose parents are unwilling or unable to provide safety and care adequate to meet their physical, emotional, and mental health needs, by providing a judicial process for the termination of all parental rights and responsibilities and for the certification of the child for adoption. In all proceedings, the primary concern is to secure the best interest of the child if a ground justifying termination of parental rights is proved. Termination of parental rights is to be considered the first step toward permanent placement of the child in a safe and suitable home, and if at all possible, to achieve the child's adoption. The procedural provisions of this Title shall be construed liberally. The proceedings shall be conducted expeditiously to avoid delays in resolving the status of the parent and in achieving permanency for children. Acts 1991, No. 235, §10, eff. Jan. 1, 1992; Acts 1997, No. 256, §1; Acts 1999, No. 449, §1, eff. July 1, 1999.
LA Chil Code art. 1001.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Children's Code|Art. 1001.1. Priority of docketing; adjudication

Any petition filed and any proceeding held under the provisions of this Title shall be given priority, to the extent practicable, over any other civil action before the court, except emergency proceedings for the protection of the child under Articles 617 through 627, or Domestic Abuse Assistance proceedings under Chapter 8 of Title XV. Any petition filed under the provisions of this Title shall be docketed immediately upon filing, and hearings shall be scheduled for the earliest dates practicable. Acts 1997, No. 256, §1.
LA Chil Code art. 1002 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Children's Code|Art. 1002. General applicability

Except as otherwise specified in this Title, all provisions of the Children's Code remain applicable. Acts 1991, No. 235, §10, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.
LA Chil Code art. 1004.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Children's Code|Art. 1004.1. Termination of rights; children in state custody

The department shall file and pursue to judgment in the trial court a petition to terminate the parental rights of the parent or parents if the child has been in state custody for seventeen of the last twenty-two months, unless the department has documented in the case plan a compelling reason why filing is not in the best interest of the child. Acts 1999, No. 544, §1.
LA Chil Code art. 1005 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Children's Code|Art. 1005. Persons subject to proceedings

Any parent may be subject to proceedings under this Title and shall have juridical capacity for such proceedings regardless of age or matrimonial status. Acts 1991, No. 235, §10, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.
LA Chil Code art. 1007 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Children's Code|Art. 1007. Court records of proceedings

  A. All records and reports which result from proceedings held pursuant to the provisions of this Title are confidential and shall not be disclosed except as otherwise provided by this Chapter, by Chapter 7 of this Title, or as may be necessary to facilitate any order for continued contact as authorized by Article 1037.1.  B. The address and parish of the petitioner and each person on whose behalf the petition for termination of parental rights is filed under the provisions of Article 1015(3) or (9) may remain confidential with the court.  Acts 1991, No. 235, §10, eff. Jan. 1, 1992; Acts 1997, No. 256, §1; Acts 2016, No. 608, §1.
LA Chil Code art. 1008 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Children's Code|Art. 1008. Duties of court clerks

The clerks of the courts having proper jurisdiction over proceedings under this Title shall keep separate indices of all suits filed in accordance with this Title and shall index such suits in the name of the parents and in the name of the child. These records are subject to the confidentiality requirements of this Chapter. Acts 1991, No. 235, §10, eff. Jan. 1, 1992; Acts 1992, No. 705, §1, eff. July 6, 1992.
LA Chil Code art. 1009 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Children's Code|Art. 1009. Disclosure of information in court records

A. A child whose parent's rights have been terminated and who has not been subsequently adopted may have access to the records of the termination of parental rights action as provided by Chapter 3 of Title IV. B. A child whose parent's rights have been terminated and who has been subsequently adopted may have access to the records of the termination of parental rights action only as provided by Articles 1010 through 1013. Acts 1991, No. 235, §10, eff. Jan. 1, 1992; Acts 1997, No. 256, §1.
LA Chil Code art. 1010 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Children's Code|Art. 1010. Petitions for disclosure

The child or if still a minor, his legal representative on his behalf, may file a petition for disclosure of information pertaining to the termination of parental rights proceeding. The action shall be styled: "In re the termination of parental rights to____________________". Acts 1991, No. 235, §10, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.
LA Chil Code art. 1011 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Children's Code|Art. 1011. Grounds for disclosure

The petition must show compelling necessity overriding the general policy of confidentiality for termination of parental rights records by demonstrating any of the following: (1) That there are inheritance rights which are or may be due from his biological parents under Civil Code Article 214. (2) That there is a medical necessity requiring information about his biological family or his own health history in order to treat the petitioner or his descendants. (3) That both he and a person reasonably believed to be his biological parent have registered with the department pursuant to Chapter 14 of Title XII. (4) That such information is otherwise required to be disclosed by federal or state law. Acts 1991, No. 235, §10, eff. Jan. 1, 1992; Acts 1992, No. 705, §1, eff. July 6, 1992.
LA Chil Code art. 1012 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Children's Code|Art. 1012. Authority of the court

Upon reviewing a petition for disclosure, the court may deny it for lack of a proper showing of compelling necessity. Before granting a petition, the court may appoint a curator ad hoc and shall set the petition for a hearing. Acts 1991, No. 235, §10, eff. Jan. 1, 1992; Acts 1992, No. 705, §1, eff. July 6, 1992.
LA Chil Code art. 1013 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Children's Code|Art. 1013. Duties of a curator ad hoc

A. Upon appointment, the curator ad hoc shall be responsible for all of the following: (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 termination of parental rights proceeding. (3) Reporting to the court any objections to disclosure which he may have received from a custodian of records. (4) After the records review is completed, recommending the granting or denial of the petitioner's request and particularizing the necessary scope of any disclosure order for the court's consideration. B. A person proceeding in forma pauperis shall receive the services of the curator ad hoc without having to pay the curator's fees. However, in all cases, the curator shall be entitled to a reasonable fee for his services, and the court shall fix the fee commensurate with the services performed. Acts 1991, No. 235, §10, eff. Jan. 1, 1992; Acts 1992, No. 705, §1, eff. July 6, 1992.
LA Chil Code art. 1014 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Children's Code|Art. 1014. Orders of disclosure

After hearing the petitioner, the court may order 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 identifying information must be disclosed, the court may release such information to the person requiring it and order that its confidentiality be maintained without disclosure to the petitioner. Acts 1991, No. 235, §10, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.
LA Chil Code art. 1015.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Children's Code|Art. 1015.1. Termination of parental rights, certain grounds; costs and fees

  A. A petitioner shall not be required to prepay nor be cast with court costs or costs of service or subpoena for the filing of the petition pursuant to Article 1015(3) or (9). The clerk of court shall immediately file and process the petition, regardless of the ability of the petitioner to pay court costs.  B. All court costs, attorney fees, costs of enforcement and modification proceedings, costs of appeals, evaluation fees, and expert witness fees incurred in filing, maintaining, or defending any proceeding under Article 1015(3) or (9) shall be paid by the perpetrator of the sex offense, including all costs of medical and psychological care for the sexually abused adult, or for the child conceived as a result of the sex offense.  Acts 2016, No. 608, §1.
LA Chil Code art. 1016 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Children's Code|Art. 1016. Right to counsel

  A. The child and the identified parent shall each have the right to be represented by separate counsel in a termination proceeding brought under this Title. Neither the child nor anyone purporting to act on his behalf may be permitted to waive the child's right to counsel.  B. The court shall appoint the program designated for the jurisdiction by the Louisiana Supreme Court to provide qualified, independent counsel for the child in such a proceeding.  C. If the court determines that the parent is indigent and unable to employ counsel solely for that reason, the court shall refer the parent for representation by the Indigent Parents' Representation Program.  Acts 1991, No. 235, §10, eff. Jan. 1, 1992; Acts 2004, No. 301, §1, eff. June 18, 2004; Acts 2004, No. 321, §1; Acts 2006, No. 271, §1; Acts 2014, No. 354, §1; Acts 2017, No. 239, §1.
LA Chil Code art. 1017 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Children's Code|Art. 1017. Petition

A proceeding under this Title shall be commenced by petition. Acts 1991, No. 235, §10, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.
LA Chil Code art. 1018 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Children's Code|Art. 1018. Form of petition

A. The petition shall contain a caption setting forth the name of the court and the title of the action. The petition shall be entitled, "The State of Louisiana in the Interest of...". B. Allegations of fact shall be simple, concise, and direct and shall be set forth in numbered paragraphs. As far as practicable, each paragraph shall be limited to a single set of circumstances. Allegations of fact may be made on information and belief. C. Failure to comply with formal requirements of this Article shall not be grounds for dismissal of a petition or invalidation of the proceedings unless it results in substantial prejudice. Acts 1991, No. 235, §10, eff. Jan. 1, 1992; Acts 2014, No. 133, §1.
LA Chil Code art. 1019 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Children's Code|Art. 1019. Contents of the petition

  A. The petition shall set forth with specificity:  (1) The name, date, and place of birth, sex, race, and address of the child. If the child is in a foster home, the identification of the parish in which he resides shall suffice for his address.  (2) The name and current address of the child's parents.  (3) The name, age, and sex of any other biological relatives of the child who are currently living with the child in his home.  (4) The name of any public institution or agency having the responsibility or ability to supply services alleged to be needed by the family.  (5) A statement as to whether the petitioner knows or has reason to know that the child is an Indian child and facts that support that statement.  B. If any of the information required by Paragraph A of this Article is unknown, the petition shall so allege. Any defects in the information required by Paragraph A of this Article shall be considered defects of form. The petitioner shall inform the court if he subsequently discovers information indicating that the child is an Indian child.  C. The petition shall allege facts which constitute the grounds necessary for the termination of parental rights as set forth in Article 1015.  Acts 1991, No. 235, §10, eff. Jan. 1, 1992; Acts 1997, No. 256, §1; Acts 2018, No. 296, §1.
LA Chil Code art. 1020 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Children's Code|Art. 1020. Notice of right to counsel and effect of termination judgment; form

Notice shall be issued by the clerk and served, together with a copy of the petition, on every parent against whom a proceeding is instituted under this Title and shall state: "NOTICE Louisiana law provides that you can permanently lose your rights as a parent. A petition has been filed requesting the court to terminate your parental rights to your child. A copy of the petition is attached to this notice. A court hearing of your case has been scheduled for the _____ day of __________, _____ at the __________ division of __________ court in the parish of __________. At this hearing, you will be asked to answer the petition by either admitting or denying the truth of the facts stated in the petition. If you admit those facts, you may also consent to the termination of your parental rights at this hearing. If you deny any or all of those facts, you will be given a date to return for a trial. If you fail to appear, the court can terminate your rights despite your absence. If the court at the trial finds that the facts set out in the petition are true and that termination of your rights will serve the best interests of your child, the court can enter a judgment ending your rights to your child. If the judgment terminates your parental rights, you will no longer have any rights to visit or to have custody of your child, or make any decisions affecting your child. Your child will be legally freed to be adopted by someone else. This is a very serious matter. You should contact a lawyer immediately so that you can be prepared for the court hearing. You have the right to hire a lawyer and to have him or her represent you. If you cannot afford to hire a lawyer, you may call the telephone number on the attached form for information concerning free legal aid. If free legal aid is not available, the court will appoint a lawyer at the scheduled hearing if the court finds that you are unable to pay some or all of the costs. Whether or not you decide to hire an attorney, you have the right to attend the hearing of your case, to call witnesses on your behalf, and to question those witnesses brought against you. If you have any questions concerning this notice, you may call the telephone number of the clerk's office which is __________." Acts 1991, No. 235, §10, eff. Jan. 1, 1992; Acts 1993, No. 634, §1, eff. June 15, 1993; Acts 1997, No. 256, §1.
LA Chil Code art. 1021 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Children's Code|Art. 1021. Service; resident parent

If a parent against whom a proceeding is instituted resides within the state, service of citation shall be made either personally or by domiciliary service not less than five days prior to commencement of the hearing on the matter. Acts 1991, No. 235, §10, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.
LA Chil Code art. 1022 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Children's Code|Art. 1022. Service; nonresident parent

  If a parent against whom a proceeding is instituted does not reside within this state, service of citation shall be made by registered or certified mail to the address indicated in the petition, return receipt required, not less than five days prior to commencement of the hearing on the matter.  Acts 1991, No. 235, §10, eff. Jan. 1, 1992; Acts 2021, No. 158, §1.
LA Chil Code art. 1023 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Children's Code|Art. 1023. Service; absentee parent; unidentified father

  A. If the parent against whom a proceeding is instituted cannot be served in accordance with either Article 1021 or 1022, the court shall appoint an attorney at law as curator ad hoc for the parent and service of citation shall be made upon the curator ad hoc.  B. Upon appointment of the curator ad hoc, a copy of the order of appointment shall be forwarded to the department.  C. If the father is unidentified, it is not necessary to appoint a curator ad hoc for that parent. The father shall be considered unidentified if the biological father's name is not provided on the birth certificate, there is no presumed father, and no party to the proceedings or the mother, if not a party, is able to provide a first and last name of a putative father or alias sufficient to provide a reasonable possibility of identification and location.  Acts 1991, No. 235, §10, eff. Jan. 1, 1992; Acts 1993, No. 634, §1, eff. June 15, 1993; Acts 2016, No. 407, §3, eff. June 5, 2016; Acts 2017, No. 239, §1.
LA Chil Code art. 1024 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Children's Code|Art. 1024. 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. Such notice shall include: (1) The allegations made against the parent. (2) The right of the parent to appear at the hearing, to defend against the allegations, and to compel the attendance of witnesses on his behalf. (3) The right of the parent to retain counsel. B. If the curator ad hoc fails to locate the parent, the curator ad hoc shall attend the hearing of this matter, submit a note of evidence on the record indicating the efforts made to locate the parent, and proceed contradictorily unless the parent is subsequently served or waives objection to jurisdiction. Proceedings held contradictorily with the curator ad hoc shall be of full force and legal effect against the parent. C. If the parent is served in accordance with either Article 1021 or 1022 or is located by the curator ad hoc, the curator ad hoc shall attend the hearing and submit a note of evidence on the record indicating the efforts made to locate the parent. Acts 1991, No. 235, §10, eff. Jan. 1, 1992; Acts 1997, No. 578, §4.
LA Chil Code art. 1024.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Children's Code|Art. 1024.1. Termination of parental rights, payment of transportation costs

A. The parish or municipality in which a termination of parental rights proceeding is held shall reimburse the transporting sheriff for the expenses incurred in transporting the incarcerated parent to and from the termination of parental rights proceeding and any other related proceeding at which the court requires the presence of the parent. B. Upon application of the transporting sheriff, the court shall order the parish or municipality in which the termination of parental rights proceeding was held to pay the costs of transporting the incarcerated parent to the proceeding. Acts 2006, No. 272, §1.
LA Chil Code art. 1025 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Children's Code|Art. 1025. Duty of department to provide information concerning the parent's location

A. Notwithstanding any provision of the law to the contrary, the department shall provide to the curator ad hoc all available information pertinent to the location of an absentee parent, including names and addresses of known relatives, within fifteen days of receipt of a copy of the court order appointing the curator ad hoc. B. The department shall fully cooperate with any court which has authority with respect to the placement of a child in foster care or for adoption for the purpose of locating a parent of the child. Such cooperation shall include making available all information obtained from the Federal Parent Locator Service. Acts 1991, No. 235, §10, eff. Jan. 1, 1992; Acts 2007, No. 334, §1.
LA Chil Code art. 1025.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Children's Code|Art. 1025.1. Appearance to answer petition

A. The court shall require the parent to appear in person to answer the petition within fifteen days after the filing of the petition. B. The court may also permit the parent to consent to judgment in accordance with Article 1025.2 or execute a surrender for adoption in accordance with Article 1122. C. At the appearance the court may either convene immediately the pre-hearing conference required by Article 1025.4 or set a date for the conference. Acts 1997, No. 256, §1.
LA Chil Code art. 1025.2 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Children's Code|Art. 1025.2. Stipulation; consent to judgment; resident, nonresident parents

The parent whose rights are sought to be terminated may stipulate that the grounds alleged in the petition are true provided that all of the following occur: (1) He personally appears before the court. A parent who resides either in another parish or in another state may personally appear before the court exercising juvenile court jurisdiction in his place of residence. (2) The court fully informs him of his rights and the consequences of such a stipulation. (3) The parent knowingly and voluntarily consents to the judgment. Acts 1997, No. 256, §1.
LA Chil Code art. 1025.3 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Children's Code|Art. 1025.3. Failure to appear at appearance to answer

A. If, after proper service, the parent fails to appear before the court to answer the petition as required by Article 1025.1(A), the court shall set the date for the termination of parental rights hearing as required by Article 1031. B. Notice of the hearing date shall be sent to the nonappearing parent by either registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, to the addressee only. Acts 1997, No. 256, §1.