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2009 Louisiana Children's Code :: CHC 1217 - Final decree; standard
Art. 1217. Final decree; standard
The court, after hearing and after taking into consideration information from all sources concerning the adoption, may enter a final decree of agency adoption, or it may deny the adoption. The basic consideration shall be the best interests of the child.
Acts 1991, No. 235, §12, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.
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