La. Child. Code art. 746
Current with changes from the 2024 legislative session effective on or before 7/1/2024, from Acts 1-3, 6-671
If there are reasonable grounds to believe that the family is in need of services, a family in need of services proceeding shall be commenced by a petition filed by the district attorney or any other attorney authorized by the court.
La. Ch.C. § 746