Louisiana Children’s Code 648 – Advice of rights at appearance to answer petition
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Terms Used In Louisiana Children's Code 648
- Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
- Child: means a person under eighteen years of age who, prior to juvenile proceedings, has not been judicially emancipated under Civil Code Article 366 or emancipated by marriage under Civil Code Article 367. See Louisiana Children's Code 603
At the appearance to answer, the court shall advise the parent and the child of their rights and responsibilities pursuant to Articles 625 and 625.1, unless they were so advised at a previous hearing.
Acts 1991, No. 235, §6, eff. Jan. 1, 1992; Acts 1999, No. 449, §1, eff. July 1, 1999; Acts 2024, No. 92, §1.