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Children's Code
Art. 792. Nature of proceedings

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CHAPTER 15-A. NATURE OF PROCEEDINGS AND RECORDS

Art. 792. Nature of proceedings

Families in Need of Services proceedings are civil in nature, and actions taken pursuant to this Title, including taking into custody and detention, shall not be considered juvenile delinquency or criminal matters.

Acts 2017, No. 362, §1.

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