CHAPTER 5. LEGAL REPRESENTATION OF CHILDREN PART I. GENERAL PROVISIONS Art. 551. Legislative findings The legislature finds that society has a responsibility to protect children from abuse and neglect. Provision of independent counsel for abused and neglected children is an essential due process right provided by Louisiana law to ensure sound and fair decisionmaking concerning […]
Art. 552. Definitions As used in this Chapter: (1) “Child abuse and neglect case” means a child protection proceeding conducted by a court exercising juvenile jurisdiction involving the abuse or neglect of children as provided specifically in Titles VI, X, XI, and XII of the Louisiana Children’s Code. (2) “Program” means a program approved by […]
Art. 553. Access to child; records; communication A. Any attorney representing a child in a child abuse and neglect case as defined herein shall have reasonable access to and the opportunity to consult with the child whenever and wherever necessary in the performance of his duties and shall have ready access to view and copy […]
