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2019 Louisiana Laws
Children's Code
Art. 852. Service; nonresident parent
Universal Citation: LA Chil Code art. 852 (2019)
A. If a parent does not reside within this state, service shall be made by personal service or by certified mail to the address indicated in the petition, return receipt requested, not less than five days prior to the commencement of the adjudication hearing on the matter.
B. The person effecting the service shall file the return receipt as proof of service.
Acts 1991, No. 235, §8, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.
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