2009 Louisiana Children's Code :: CHC 731 - Complaint
Art. 731. Complaint
A. A caretaker, other adult family member, any representative of an agency having the responsibility or ability to supply services to a family, or any other person authorized by the court may file a complaint which alleges one or more of the grounds enumerated in Article 730.
B. The complaint shall be in writing but may make allegations of fact on information and belief.
C. The complaint shall set forth with specificity:
(1) The name, date and place of birth, sex, race, address, and present location of the child.
(2) The name, age, sex, and current address of the child's parents or other caretakers.
(3) The name, age, and sex of any other family members living within the child's home.
(4) The name of any public institution or agency having the responsibility or ability to supply services alleged to be needed by the family.
D. If any of the information required by Paragraph C of this Article is unknown, the complaint shall so allege.
Acts 1991, No. 235, §7; Acts 1997, No. 612, §2.
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