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As amended through October 31, 2024
This rule is intended to ensure that all judges exercising juvenile jurisdiction comply with the requirements of the Louisiana Childrens Code regarding continuances and delays in child abuse and neglect cases, as defined in Part I, Section 2 of this Rule, specifically including the following time-sensitive case events:
Ch.C. Art. 624 Continued custody hearing
Ch.C. Art. 646 Appearance to answer
Ch.C. Art. 659 Adjudication hearing
Ch.C. Art. 666 Adjudication order
Ch.C. Art. 678 Disposition hearing
Ch.C. Art. 692 Case review hearing
Ch.C. Art. 702 Permanency hearing
Ch.C. Art. 1025.1 Appearance to answer (Termination of Parental Rights)
Ch.C. Art. 1031 Termination of Parental Rights hearing
Ch.C. Art. 1032 Continuances
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