Louisiana Codes > Children’s Code > Title VIII > Chapter 15 – Predisposition Investigation
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| § 888 | Physical and mental examination for disposition; costs |
| § 889 | Disclosure of resulting evaluation report |
| § 890 | Predisposition report; contents |
| § 891 | Disclosure of predisposition report |
Terms Used In Louisiana Codes > Children's Code > Title VIII > Chapter 15 - Predisposition Investigation
- Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
- Delinquent act: means an act committed by a child of ten years of age or older which if committed by an adult is designated an offense under the statutes or ordinances of this state, or of another state if the offense occurred there, or under federal law, except traffic violations. See Louisiana Children's Code 804
- Misdemeanor-grade delinquent act: means any offense which if committed by an adult is other than a felony and includes the violation of an ordinance providing a penal sanction. See Louisiana Children's Code 804
- Restitution: The court-ordered payment of money by the defendant to the victim for damages caused by the criminal action.
- Victim Impact Statement: A written or spoken statement by the victim or his or her representative about the physical, emotional, and financial impact of a crime on the victim. The statement is given to the court before sentencing.