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La. Child. Code art. 883

Burden of proof

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

In order for the court to adjudicate a child delinquent, the state must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the child committed a delinquent act alleged in the petition.

History

Acts 1991, No. 235, §8, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.

Provenance

Source: legis.la.gov
Retrieved: 2026-09-15
Edition: 2026-09-15
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