La. R. Dist. Ct. 43.6

As amended through October 31, 2024

Rule 43.6 - CASA (Court-Appointed Special Advocate)

(a) The court acknowledges that the appointment of a Court-Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) may be in the best interest of a child who is the subject of a child protection case. Appointments shall be made on the criteria that are, from time to time, established by the CASA governing body, the CASA program, and/or the court.

(b) A CASA should be appointed at the continued custody hearing or as soon thereafter as possible. A copy of the order shall immediately be forwarded to CASA.

(c) Whenever possible, after a CASA accepts an appointment, that advocate's involvement with the case should continue through all stages of the proceedings until the case has been dismissed.

La. Dist. Ct. 43.6

Adopted April 29, 2008, effective 7/1/2008; amended November 20, 2009, effective 1/1/2010; amended November 21, 2011, effective 1/1/2012.

Comments

(a) Orleans Parish Juvenile Court requires that each CASA have responsibility for only one case, and may be appointed at the continued custody hearing or as soon thereafter as possible.

(b) In the 28^th Judicial District Court, the CASA shall be entitled access to all information from all sources that the law permits.