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La. Child. Code art. 1031

Time for setting termination of parental rights hearing

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The termination of parental rights hearing shall commence within sixty days after the date set for the appearance to answer the petition.

History

Acts 1991, No. 235, §10, eff. Jan. 1, 1992; Acts 1992, No. 705, §1, eff. July 6, 1992; Acts 1997, No. 256, §1.

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Edition: 2026-09-15
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