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LA Rev Stat § 13:1820 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|§1820. Jurisdiction declined by reason of conduct

RS 1820 - Jurisdiction declined by reason of conduct A. Except as otherwise provided in R.S. 13:1816, if a court of this state has jurisdiction under this Act because a person seeking to invoke its jurisdiction has engaged in unjustifiable conduct, the court shall decline to exercise its jurisdiction unless: (1) The parents and all persons acting as parents have acquiesced in the exercise of jurisdiction; (2) A court of the state otherwise having jurisdiction under R.S. 13:1813 through 1815 determines that this state is a more appropriate forum under R.S. 13:1819; or (3) No court of any other state would have jurisdiction under the criteria specified in R.S. 13:1813 through 1815. B. If a court of this state declines to exercise its jurisdiction pursuant to Subsection A of this Section, it may fashion an appropriate remedy to ensure the safety of the child and prevent a repetition of the unjustifiable conduct, including staying the proceeding until a child custody proceeding is commenced in a court having jurisdiction under R.S. 13:1813 through 1815. C. If a court dismisses a petition or stays a proceeding because it declines to exercise its jurisdiction pursuant to Subsection A of this Section, it shall assess against the party seeking to invoke its jurisdiction necessary and reasonable expenses including costs, communication expenses, attorney fees, investigative fees, expenses for witnesses, travel expenses, and child care during the course of the proceedings, unless the party from whom fees are sought establishes that the assessment would be clearly inappropriate. The court may not assess fees, costs, or expenses against this state unless authorized by law other than this Act. Acts 2006, No. 822, §1, eff. Aug. 15, 2007.
LA Rev Stat § 13:1821 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|§1821. Information to be submitted to court

RS 1821 - Information to be submitted to court A. Subject to local law providing for the confidentiality of procedures, addresses, and other identifying information in a child custody proceeding, each party, in its first pleading or in an attached affidavit, shall give information, if reasonably ascertainable, under oath as to the child's present address or whereabouts, the places where the child has lived during the last five years, and the names and present addresses of the persons with whom the child has lived during that period. The pleading or affidavit shall state whether the party: (1) Has participated, as a party or witness or in any other capacity, in any other proceeding concerning the custody of or visitation with the child and, if so, identify the court, the case number, and the date of the child custody determination, if any. (2) Knows of any proceeding that could affect the current proceeding, including proceedings for enforcement and proceedings relating to domestic violence, protective orders, termination of parental rights, and adoptions and, if so, identify the court, the case number, and the nature of the proceeding. (3) Knows the names and addresses of any person not a party to the proceeding who has physical custody of the child or claims rights of legal custody or physical custody of, or visitation with, the child and, if so, the names and addresses of those persons. B. If the information required by Subsection A of this Section is not furnished, the court, upon motion of a party or its own motion, may stay the proceeding until the information is furnished. C. If the declaration as to any of the items described in Paragraphs (1) through (3) of Subsection A is in the affirmative, the declarant shall give additional information under oath as required by the court. The court may examine the parties under oath as to details of the information furnished and other matters pertinent to the court's jurisdiction and the disposition of the case. D. Each party has a continuing duty to inform the court of any proceeding in this or any other state that could affect the current proceeding. E. If a party alleges in an affidavit or a pleading under oath that the health, safety, or liberty of a party or child would be jeopardized by disclosure of identifying information, the information shall be sealed and may not be disclosed to the other party or the public unless the court orders the disclosure to be made after a hearing in which the court takes into consideration the health, safety, or liberty of the party or child and determines that the disclosure is in the interest of justice. Acts 2006, No. 822, §1, eff. Aug. 15, 2007.
LA Rev Stat § 13:1822 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|§1822. Appearance of parties and child

RS 1822 - Appearance of parties and child A. In a child custody proceeding in this state, the court may order a party to the proceeding who is in this state to appear before the court in person with or without the child. The court may order any person who is in this state and who has physical custody or control of the child to appear in person with the child. B. If a party to a child custody proceeding whose presence is desired by the court is outside this state, the court may order that a notice given pursuant to R.S. 13:1808 include a statement directing the party to appear in person with or without the child and informing the party that failure to appear may result in a decision adverse to the party. C. The court may enter any orders necessary to ensure the safety of the child and of any person ordered to appear under this Section. D. If a party to a child custody proceeding who is outside this state is directed to appear under Subsection B of this Section or desires to appear personally before the court with or without the child, the court may require another party to pay reasonable and necessary travel and other expenses of the party so appearing and of the child. Acts 2006, No. 822, §1, eff. Aug. 15, 2007.
LA Rev Stat § 13:1855 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|§1855. Jurisdiction

RS 1855 - Jurisdiction A. A petition under this Part may be filed only in a court that has jurisdiction to make a child-custody determination with respect to the child at issue under the provisions of R.S. 13:1813 through 1816. B. A court of this state has temporary emergency jurisdiction under the provisions of R.S. 13:1816, if the court finds a credible risk of abduction. Acts 2007, No. 369, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 13:1823 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|§1823. Definitions

RS 1823 - Definitions A. "Petitioner" means a person who seeks enforcement of an order for return of a child under the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction or enforcement of a child custody determination. B. "Respondent" means a person against whom a proceeding has been commenced for enforcement of an order for return of a child under the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction or enforcement of a child custody determination. Acts 2006, No. 822, §1, eff. Aug. 15, 2007.
LA Rev Stat § 13:1824 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|§1824. Enforcement under Hague Convention

RS 1824 - Enforcement under Hague Convention Under this Subpart a court of this state may enforce an order for the return of the child made under the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction as if it were a child custody determination. Acts 2006, No. 822, §1, eff. Aug. 15, 2007.
LA Rev Stat § 13:1825 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|§1825. Duty to enforce

RS 1825 - Duty to enforce A. A court of this state shall recognize and enforce a child custody determination of a court of another state if the latter court exercised jurisdiction in substantial conformity with this Act or the determination was made under factual circumstances meeting the jurisdictional standards of this Act and the determination has not been modified in accordance with this Act. B. A court of this state may utilize any remedy available under other law of this state to enforce a child custody determination made by a court of another state. The remedies provided in this Subpart are cumulative and do not affect the availability of other remedies to enforce a child custody determination. Acts 2006, No. 822, §1, eff. Aug. 15, 2007.
LA Rev Stat § 13:1826 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|§1826. Temporary visitation

RS 1826 - Temporary visitation A. A court of this state which does not have jurisdiction to modify a child custody determination may issue a temporary order enforcing: (1) A visitation schedule made by a court of another state; or (2) The visitation provisions of a child custody determination of another state that does not provide for a specific visitation schedule. B. If a court of this state makes an order under Paragraph (2) of Subsection A of this Section, it shall specify in the order a period that it considers adequate to allow the petitioner to obtain an order from a court having jurisdiction under the criteria specified in Subpart B. The order remains in effect until an order is obtained from the other court or the period expires. Acts 2006, No. 822, §1, eff. Aug. 15, 2007.
LA Rev Stat § 13:1828 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|§1828. Enforcement of registered determination

RS 1828 - Enforcement of registered determination A. A court of this state may grant any relief normally available under the law of this state to enforce a registered child custody determination made by a court of another state. B. A court of this state shall recognize and enforce, but may not modify, except in accordance with Subpart B, a registered child custody determination of a court of another state. Acts 2006, No. 822, §1, eff. Aug. 15, 2007.
LA Rev Stat § 13:1829 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|§1829. Simultaneous proceedings

RS 1829 - Simultaneous proceedings If a proceeding for enforcement under this Subpart is commenced in a court of this state and the court determines that a proceeding to modify the determination is pending in a court of another state having jurisdiction to modify the determination under Subpart B, the enforcing court shall immediately communicate with the modifying court. The proceeding for enforcement continues unless the enforcing court, after consultation with the modifying court, stays or dismisses the proceeding. Acts 2006, No. 822, §1, eff. Aug. 15, 2007.
LA Rev Stat § 13:1831 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|§1831. Service of petition and order

RS 1831 - Service of petition and order Except as otherwise provided in R.S. 13:1833, the petition and order shall be served, by any method authorized by Louisiana law, upon respondent and any person who has physical custody of the child. Acts 2006, No. 822, §1, eff. Aug. 15, 2007.
LA Rev Stat § 13:1832 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|§1832. Hearing and order

RS 1832 - Hearing and order A. Unless the court issues a temporary emergency order pursuant to R.S. 13:1816, upon a finding that a petitioner is entitled to immediate physical custody of the child, the court shall order that the petitioner may take immediate physical custody of the child unless the respondent establishes that: (1) The child custody determination has not been registered and confirmed under R.S. 13:1827 and that: (a) The issuing court did not have jurisdiction under Subpart B; (b) The child custody determination for which enforcement is sought has been vacated, stayed, or modified by a court of a state having jurisdiction to do so under Subpart B; or (c) The respondent was entitled to notice, but notice was not given in accordance with the standards of R.S. 13:1808, in the proceedings before the court that issued the order for which enforcement is sought; or (2) The child custody determination for which enforcement is sought was registered and confirmed under R.S. 13:1827 but has been vacated, stayed, or modified by a court of a state having jurisdiction to do so under Subpart B. B. The court shall award the fees, costs, and expenses authorized under R.S. 13:1834 and may grant additional relief, including a request for the assistance of law enforcement officials, and set a further hearing to determine whether additional relief is appropriate. C. If a party called to testify refuses to answer on the ground that the testimony may be self-incriminating, the court may draw an adverse inference from the refusal. D. A privilege against disclosure of communications between spouses and a defense of immunity based on the relationship of husband and wife or parent and child may not be invoked in a proceeding under this Subpart. Acts 2006, No. 822, §1, eff. Aug. 15, 2007.
LA Rev Stat § 13:1833 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|§1833. Warrant to take physical custody of child

RS 1833 - Warrant to take physical custody of child A. Upon the filing of a petition seeking enforcement of a child custody determination, the petitioner may file a verified application for the issuance of a warrant to take physical custody of the child if the child is immediately likely to suffer serious physical harm or be removed from this state. B. If the court, upon the testimony of the petitioner or other witness, finds that the child is imminently likely to suffer serious physical harm or be removed from this state, it may issue a warrant to take physical custody of the child. The petition shall be heard on the next judicial day after the warrant is executed unless that date is impossible. In that event, the court shall hold the hearing on the first judicial day possible. The application for the warrant shall include the statements required by R.S. 13:1830(B). C. A warrant to take physical custody of a child shall: (1) Recite the facts upon which a conclusion of imminent serious physical harm or removal from the jurisdiction is based. (2) Direct law enforcement officers to take physical custody of the child immediately. (3) Provide for the placement of the child pending final relief. D. The respondent shall be served with the petition, warrant, and order immediately after the child is taken into physical custody. E. A warrant to take physical custody of a child is enforceable throughout this state. If the court finds on the basis of the testimony of the petitioner or other witness that a less intrusive remedy is not effective, it may authorize law enforcement officers to enter private property to take physical custody of the child. If required by exigent circumstances of the case, the court may authorize law enforcement officers to make a forcible entry at any hour. F. The court may impose conditions upon placement of a child to ensure the appearance of the child and the child's custodian. Acts 2006, No. 822, §1, eff. Aug. 15, 2007.
LA Rev Stat § 13:1834 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|§1834. Costs, fees, and expenses

RS 1834 - Costs, fees, and expenses A. The court shall award the prevailing party, including a state, necessary and reasonable expenses incurred by or on behalf of the party, including costs, communication expenses, attorney fees, investigative fees, expenses for witnesses, travel expenses, and child care during the course of the proceedings, unless the party from whom fees or expenses are sought establishes that the award would be clearly inappropriate. B. The court may not assess fees, costs, or expenses against a state unless authorized by law other than this Act. Acts 2006, No. 822, §1, eff. Aug. 15, 2007.
LA Rev Stat § 13:1835 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|§1835. Recognition and enforcement

RS 1835 - Recognition and enforcement A court of this state shall accord full faith and credit to an order issued by another state and consistent with this Act which enforces a child custody determination by a court of another state unless the order has been vacated, stayed, or modified by a court having jurisdiction to do so under Subpart B. Acts 2006, No. 822, §1, eff. Aug. 15, 2007.
LA Rev Stat § 13:1836 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|§1836. Appeals

RS 1836 - Appeals An appeal may be taken from a final order in a proceeding under this Subpart in accordance with expedited appellate procedures in other civil cases. Unless the court enters a temporary emergency order under R.S. 13:1816, the enforcing court may not stay an order enforcing a child custody determination pending appeal. Acts 2006, No. 822, §1, eff. Aug. 15, 2007.
LA Rev Stat § 13:1837 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|§1837. Role of prosecutor or public official

RS 1837 - Role of prosecutor or public official A. In a case arising under this Part or involving the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction, the prosecutor or other appropriate public official may take any lawful action, including resort to a proceeding under this Subpart or any other available civil proceeding to locate a child, obtain the return of a child, or enforce a child custody determination if there is: (1) An existing child custody determination; (2) A request to do so from a court in a pending child custody proceeding; (3) A reasonable belief that a criminal statute has been violated; or (4) A reasonable belief that the child has been wrongfully removed or retained in violation of the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction. B. A prosecutor or appropriate public official acting under this Section acts on behalf of the court and may not represent any party. Acts 2006, No. 822, §1, eff. Aug. 15, 2007.
LA Rev Stat § 13:1838 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|§1838. Role of law enforcement

RS 1838 - Role of law enforcement At the request of a prosecutor or other appropriate public official acting under R.S. 13:1837, a law enforcement officer may take any lawful action reasonably necessary to locate a child or a party and assist a prosecutor or appropriate public official with responsibilities under R.S. 13:1837. Acts 2006, No. 822, §1, eff. Aug. 15, 2007.
LA Rev Stat § 13:1839 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|§1839. Costs and expenses

RS 1839 - Costs and expenses If the respondent is not the prevailing party, the court may assess against the respondent all direct expenses and costs incurred by the prosecutor or other appropriate public official and law enforcement officers under R.S. 13:1837 or 1838. Acts 2006, No. 822, §1, eff. Aug. 15, 2007.
LA Rev Stat § 13:1856 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|§1856. Contents of petition

RS 1856 - Contents of petition A petition under this Part shall be verified and include a copy of any existing child-custody determination, if available. The petition shall specify the risk factors for abduction, including the relevant factors described in R.S. 13:1857. Subject to the provisions of R.S. 13:1821(E), if reasonably ascertainable, the petition shall contain: (1) The name, date of birth, and gender of the child. (2) The customary address and current physical location of the child. (3) The identity, customary address, and current physical location of the respondent. (4) A statement of whether a prior action to prevent abduction or domestic violence has been filed by a party or other individual or entity having custody of the child, and the date, location, and disposition of the action. (5) A statement of whether a party to the proceeding has been arrested for a crime related to domestic violence, stalking, or child abuse or neglect, and the date, location, and disposition of the case. (6) Any other information required to be submitted to the court for a child-custody determination under R.S. 13:1821. Acts 2007, No. 369, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 13:1859 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|§1859. Warrant to take physical custody of child

RS 1859 - Warrant to take physical custody of child A. If a petition under this Part contains allegations, and the court finds that there is a credible risk that the child is imminently likely to be wrongfully removed, the court may issue an ex parte warrant to take physical custody of the child. B. The respondent on a petition under Subsection A of this Section shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard at the earliest possible time after the ex parte warrant is executed, but not later than the next judicial day unless a hearing on that date is impossible. In that event, the court shall hold the hearing on the first judicial day possible. C. An ex parte warrant under Subsection A of this Section to take physical custody of a child shall: (1) Recite the facts upon which a determination of a credible risk of imminent wrongful removal of the child is based. (2) Direct law enforcement officers to take physical custody of the child immediately. (3) State the date and time for the hearing on the petition. (4) Provide for the safe interim placement of the child pending further order of the court. D. If feasible, before issuing a warrant and before determining the placement of the child after the warrant is executed, the court may order a search of the relevant databases of the National Crime Information Center system and similar state databases to determine if either the petitioner or respondent has a history of domestic violence, stalking, child abuse or neglect. E. The petition and warrant shall be served on the respondent when or immediately after the child is taken into physical custody. F. A warrant to take physical custody of a child, issued by this state or another state, is enforceable throughout this state. If the court finds that a less intrusive remedy will not be effective, it may authorize law enforcement officers to enter private property to take physical custody of the child. If required by exigent circumstances, the court may authorize law enforcement officers to make a forcible entry at any hour. G. If the court finds, after a hearing, that a petitioner sought an ex parte warrant under Subsection A of this Section for the purpose of harassment or in bad faith, the court may award the respondent reasonable attorney fees, costs, and expenses. H. This Part does not affect the availability of relief allowed under the laws of this state other than this Part. Acts 2007, No. 369, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 13:1860 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|§1860. Duration of abduction prevention order

RS 1860 - Duration of abduction prevention order An abduction prevention order remains in effect until the earliest of: (1) The time stated in the order. (2) The emancipation of the child. (3) The child's attaining eighteen years of age. (4) The time the order is modified, revoked, vacated, or superseded by a court with jurisdiction under the provisions of R.S. 13:1813 through 1815 and other applicable law of this state. Acts 2007, No. 369, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 13:1840 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|§1840. Application and construction

RS 1840 - Application and construction In applying and construing this Part, consideration shall be given to the need to promote uniformity of the law with respect to its subject matter among states that enact it. Acts 2006, No. 822, §1, eff. Aug. 15, 2007.