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La. Child. Code art. 716

Modification of judgment of disposition

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

A judgment of disposition may be modified if the court finds that the conditions and circumstances justify the modification. A judgment of disposition shall be modified to return custody of the child to the parent, under terms and conditions the court deems to be in the best interest of the child, if the court finds that the child can be safely returned to the parent.

History

Acts 1991, No. 235, §6, eff. Jan. 1, 1992; Acts 2022, No. 272, §1.

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2026-09-15
Edition
2026-09-15
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