Louisiana Children’s Code 669 – Physical and mental examination for disposition
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Terms Used In Louisiana Children's Code 669
- 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
A. Following the adjudication, the court may order such physical and mental examination and evaluation of the child and his parents as may be helpful in determining a fair and just disposition.
B. After giving the parent a reasonable opportunity to be heard, the court may order that such parent shall contribute to the cost of the examination or evaluation in an amount commensurate with the parent’s ability to pay.
Acts 1991, No. 235, §6, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.