La. R. Dist. Ct. 24.12

As amended through May 31, 2024
Rule 24.12 - Presence of Children in the Courtroom and/or Hearing Officer Conferences

Children shall not be brought to court proceedings and/or hearing officer conferences, except in unusual circumstances or where the child(ren) may be called as (a) witness(es). The judge and/or hearing officer, commissioners, or family law magistrates shall determine the method and procedure for the presence of children. For court-specific rules concerning the presence of children in court and/or hearing officer conferences, see Appendix 24.12.

Parties are allowed to bring children involved in an uncontested adoption proceeding to a court hearing.

La. Dist. Ct. 24.12

Adopted April 30, 2015, effective 7/1/2015.