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CHC 746 - Authority to file petition
Universal Citation: LA Chil Code 746 (2017)
CHAPTER 6. PETITION AND SUMMONS
Art. 746. Authority to file petition
If there are reasonable grounds to believe that the family is in need of services, a family in need of services proceeding shall be commenced by a petition filed by the district attorney or any other attorney authorized by the court.
Acts 1991, No. 235, §7; Acts 1999, No. 1313, §1.
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