CHAPTER 9. ANSWER TO PETITION Art. 646. Answer; appearance; objection A. The court shall require the parent to appear and to answer the petition at any time prior to the adjudication hearing but no later than fifteen days after the filing of the petition. B. If the petition is filed prior to or during the […]
Art. 646.1. Prehearing conference A. On its own motion or on motion of counsel, the court may convene a prehearing conference attended by the district attorney, the department, counsel for all parties, unrepresented parties, and such other persons as the court deems proper. B. The prehearing conference may be conducted either in person or by […]
Art. 647. Stipulation; consent to judgment With the approval of the petitioner and the department, if a child is in the custody of the department, a parent whose child is the subject of pending proceedings may, with or without admitting the allegations of the petition, stipulate that the child is in need of care according […]
Art. 648. Advice of rights at appearance to answer petition At the appearance to answer, the court shall advise the parent of his rights and responsibilities pursuant to Article 625, unless so advised at a previous hearing. Acts 1991, No. 235, §6, eff. Jan. 1, 1992; Acts 1999, No. 449, §1, eff. July 1, 1999.
Art. 649. Answer to petition; objection by child A. After the parent has been advised of his rights, and if the parent has not stipulated pursuant to Article 647, the court shall determine whether the parent admits or denies the allegations of the petition. (1) If the parent denies the allegations of the petition, the […]
§650. Repealed by Acts 1999, No. 449, §2, eff. July 1, 1999.
