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La. Child. Code art. 440

Stay of proceeding; extension

activein force · 2026-09-15 – presentact-effective-date

Upon issuing a referral for mediation, the court may stay the proceeding and order a review of the mediation within sixty days of the referral. The court may extend such period for an additional thirty days.

History

Acts 1999, No. 894, §1.

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2026-09-15
Edition
2026-09-15
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