La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 4073

Current with operative changes from the 2024 Third Special Legislative Session

Section 4073 - Functions, duties, and authority of provisional tutor

The functions of a provisional tutor are limited to the care of the person of the minor and the preservation of his rights and property. In the performance of his functions, a provisional tutor has the same authority, and is subject to the same duties and obligations, as a tutor.

Under specific authority of the court which appointed him, a provisional tutor may:

(1) Institute and prosecute an action to enforce judicially a right of the minor; and

(2) Operate a business belonging to the minor.

A provisional tutor shall file an account upon the termination of his authority.

La. C.P. § 4073