§ 1510 Purpose
§ 1511 Definitions
§ 1512 Continuing jurisdiction
§ 1513 Venue
§ 1514 Petition for voluntary transfer
§ 1515 Petition; contents; form
§ 1516 Affidavit of acceptance; contents; form
§ 1517 Notice; service; curator; reservation of rights
§ 1518 Pretrial orders; contribution to costs; appointment of counsel; Indian parent or custodian
§ 1519 Hearing
§ 1520 Judgment
§ 1521 Review; permanency planning
§ 1522 Modification
§ 1523 Revocation
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Terms Used In Louisiana Codes > Children's Code > Title XV > Chapter 3 - Voluntary Transfer of Custody

  • Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
  • Dismissal: The dropping of a case by the judge without further consideration or hearing. Source:
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • Legal custody: means a legal status created by court order that vests in a custodian the right to have physical custody of the child and the right and duty to protect, train, and discipline and to provide food, shelter, education, and ordinary medical care, all subject to any residual parental rights and responsibilities. See Louisiana Children's Code 1511
  • Physical custody: means the duty and authority to provide care for a child in the home of the custodian. See Louisiana Children's Code 1511
  • Pleadings: Written statements of the parties in a civil case of their positions. In the federal courts, the principal pleadings are the complaint and the answer.
  • Rescission: The cancellation of budget authority previously provided by Congress. The Impoundment Control Act of 1974 specifies that the President may propose to Congress that funds be rescinded. If both Houses have not approved a rescission proposal (by passing legislation) within 45 days of continuous session, any funds being withheld must be made available for obligation.
  • Statute of limitations: A law that sets the time within which parties must take action to enforce their rights.
  • Testify: Answer questions in court.
  • Trustee: A person or institution holding and administering property in trust.
  • Voluntary transfer of custody: is a parent's knowing and voluntary relinquishment of legal custody to an agency, institution, or individual, subject to residual parental rights retained by the parent and under such terms and conditions that enable the child to receive adequate care and treatment. See Louisiana Children's Code 1511