2011 Louisiana Laws
Children's Code
CHC 1204 — Service; nonresident parent


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Art. 1204. Service; nonresident parent

If a parent upon whom service is required under Article 1202 does not reside within this state, service shall be made by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid and properly addressed to the address indicated in the petition not less than thirty days prior to commencement of the hearing on the petition.

Acts 1991, No. 235, §12, eff. Jan. 1, 1992; Acts 1992, No. 705, §1, eff. July 6, 1992.

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