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As amended through May 31, 2024
Section 1 - Purpose

This rule is intended to ensure that all judges exercising juvenile jurisdiction comply with the requirements of the Louisiana Childrens Code regarding continuances and delays in child abuse and neglect cases, as defined in Part I, Section 2 of this Rule, specifically including the following time-sensitive case events:

Ch.C. Art. 624 Continued custody hearing

Ch.C. Art. 646 Appearance to answer

Ch.C. Art. 659 Adjudication hearing

Ch.C. Art. 666 Adjudication order

Ch.C. Art. 678 Disposition hearing

Ch.C. Art. 692 Case review hearing

Ch.C. Art. 702 Permanency hearing

Ch.C. Art. 1025.1 Appearance to answer (Termination of Parental Rights)

Ch.C. Art. 1031 Termination of Parental Rights hearing

Ch.C. Art. 1032 Continuances

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