§ 1543 Purpose
§ 1544 Definitions
§ 1545 Necessary consent; parents; judicial authorization
§ 1546 Venue
§ 1547 Judicial authorization; compelling reasons
§ 1548 Hearing; confidentiality; best interest of the minor; evidence of human trafficking, sexual assault, domestic violence, coercion, duress, or undue influence
§ 1549 Authorization; copies; filing
§ 1550 Penalty for officiant who performs a marriage ceremony in violation of this Chapter
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Terms Used In Louisiana Codes > Children's Code > Title XV > Chapter 6 - Authorization of Minors' Marriages

  • Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
  • Appellate: About appeals; an appellate court has the power to review the judgement of another lower court or tribunal.
  • Chambers: A judge's office.
  • officiant: is a person authorized by law to perform marriage ceremonies. See Louisiana Children's Code 1544
  • Oral argument: An opportunity for lawyers to summarize their position before the court and also to answer the judges' questions.
  • Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
  • Service of process: The service of writs or summonses to the appropriate party.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
  • Venue: The geographical location in which a case is tried.