Louisiana Children’s Code 678 – Disposition hearing; time
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Terms Used In Louisiana Children's Code 678
- 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
- Continuance: Putting off of a hearing ot trial until a later time.
A. Prior to entering a judgment of disposition, the court shall conduct a disposition hearing.
B. The disposition hearing may be conducted immediately after the adjudication and shall be conducted within thirty days after the adjudication.
C. Upon a showing of good cause and notice to the opposing party, the court may grant, deny, or restrict a requested continuance of the proceeding in accordance with the best interests of the child. If a continuance is granted, the court shall issue a written order identifying the mover and reciting the particular facts justifying the continuance.
Acts 1991, No. 235, §6, eff. Jan. 1, 1992; Acts 1999, No. 449, §1, eff. July 1, 1999.