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La. Child. Code art. 1197

Birth certificate requirement

activein force · 1992-01-01 – presentact-effective-date

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.

History

Acts 1991, No. 235, §12, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.

Provenance

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legis.la.gov
Retrieved
2026-09-15
Edition
2026-09-15
Content hash
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