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2021 Louisiana Laws
Children's Code
Art. 658. Dismissal of petition

Universal Citation:
LA Chil Code art. 658 (2021)
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A. For good cause, the court may dismiss a petition on its own motion, or on the motion of the child or the parent.

B. The court shall dismiss a petition on the motion of the petitioner.

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

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