§ 307 Juvenile jurisdiction over adults in proceedings involving the care, custody, or control of a child
§ 308 Authority of courts to refer child abuse, neglect
§ 309 Continuing jurisdiction over custody disputes
§ 310 Jurisdiction under the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act
§ 311 Juvenile jurisdiction over adults; support proceedings; coexistent orders
§ 312 Juvenile jurisdiction over adults; criminal proceedings
§ 313 Duration of jurisdiction over proceedings
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Terms Used In Louisiana Codes > Children's Code > Title III > Chapter 5 - Juvenile Jurisdiction Over Adults

  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Dismissal: The dropping of a case by the judge without further consideration or hearing. Source:
  • Docket: A log containing brief entries of court proceedings.
  • Habeas corpus: A writ that is usually used to bring a prisoner before the court to determine the legality of his imprisonment. It may also be used to bring a person in custody before the court to give testimony, or to be prosecuted.
  • Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.