Terms Used In Louisiana Codes > Civil Code > BOOK III > Title XXI > Chapter 1 - General Provisions

• Child: means a person under eighteen years of age and not emancipated by marriage. See Louisiana Children's Code 1169
• Department: means the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services. See Louisiana Children's Code 1169
• Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). ^{Source: OCC}