§ 746 Authority to file petition
§ 747 Time for filing of petition; child in custody
§ 748 Form of petition
§ 749 Contents of petition
§ 750 Amendment of petition
§ 751 Service of petition
§ 752 Service and return; resident caretaker
§ 753 Summons; resident caretaker
§ 754 Failure to appear as summoned
§ 755 Service; nonresident caretaker
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Terms Used In Louisiana Codes > Children's Code > Title VII > Chapter 6 - Petition and Summons

  • Caretaker: means any person providing a residence for the child or any person legally obligated to provide or secure adequate care for the child, including a parent, tutor, guardian, or legal custodian. See Louisiana Children's Code 728
  • Child: means a person under eighteen years of age who, prior to proceedings under this Title, has not been judicially emancipated or emancipated by marriage. See Louisiana Children's Code 728
  • Continuance: Putting off of a hearing ot trial until a later time.
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Dismissal: The dropping of a case by the judge without further consideration or hearing. Source: