La. Child. Code art. 811
Current with changes from the 2024 legislative session effective on or before 7/1/2024, from Acts 1-3, 6-671
When a child enters a denial to the petition, jeopardy begins when the first witness is sworn at the adjudication hearing. When he enters an admission to the petition, jeopardy begins when a valid disposition is made the judgment of the court.
La. Ch.C. § 811