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La. Child. Code art. 552

Definitions

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

As used in this Chapter:

(1) "Child abuse and neglect case" means a child protection proceeding conducted by a court exercising juvenile jurisdiction involving the abuse or neglect of children as provided specifically in Titles VI, X, XI, and XII of the Louisiana Children's Code.

(2) "Program" means a program approved by the Louisiana Supreme Court to provide qualified legal representation of children in child abuse and neglect cases.

History

Acts 2006, No. 271, §1; Acts 2014, No. 354, §1.

Provenance

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2026-09-15
Edition
2026-09-15
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