Louisiana Codes > Children’s Code > Title VI > Chapter 4 – Right to Counsel
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| § 607 | Child’s right to appointed counsel; payment |
| § 608 | Parents’ right to counsel; payment |
Terms Used In Louisiana Codes > Children's Code > Title VI > Chapter 4 - Right to Counsel
- 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.
- Decedent: A deceased person.
- Department: means the Department of Children and Family Services. See Louisiana Children's Code 603
- Intestate: Dying without leaving a will.
- Legatee: A beneficiary of a decedent
- Public defender: Represent defendants who can't afford an attorney in criminal matters.
- Testate: To die leaving a will.