CHAPTER 10. ANSWER TO PETITION Art. 854. Appearance to answer petition; time A. If the petition is filed prior to or during the hearing to determine continued custody, the court may order the child to answer the petition upon completion of the hearing. If not so ordered and the child is continued in custody, he […]
Art. 855. Advice of rights at appearance to answer A. When the child appears to answer the petition, the court shall first determine that the child is capable of understanding statements about his rights under this Code. B. If the child is capable, the court shall then advise the child of the following items in […]
Art. 856. Answer to petition A. After the child has been advised pursuant to Article 855, the court shall inquire how the child responds. The child may: (1) Deny the allegations of the petition, in which case the court shall set the matter for an adjudication hearing. (2) Deny the allegations of the petition and […]
