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2014 Louisiana Laws
Children's Code
CHC 646 - Answer; appearance; objection

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LA Chil Code 646
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CHAPTER 9. ANSWER TO PETITION

Art. 646. Answer; appearance; objection

A. The court shall require the parent to appear and to answer the petition at any time prior to the adjudication hearing but no later than fifteen days after the filing of the petition.

B. If the petition is filed prior to or during the hearing to determine continued custody, the court may order the parent to answer the petition upon completion of the hearing.

C. At the appearance, the court may either convene immediately a prehearing conference authorized by Article 646.1, or set a date for the conference.

D. The court may schedule future hearings and serve notice in open court.

Acts 1991, No. 235, §6, eff. Jan. 1, 1992; Acts 1999, No. 449, §1, eff. July 1, 1999.

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