La. Child. Code art. 843

Current with changes from the 2024 legislative session effective on or before 7/1/2024, from Acts 2,3, 6-535, and 580-647
Section 843 - Time for filing of petition; child in custody
A. If a child is continued in custody prior to adjudication, the delinquency petition shall be filed within forty-eight hours of the hearing to determine continued custody.
B. If no petition is filed within the applicable time period, the child shall be released.

La. Ch.C. § 843

Acts 1991, No. 235, §8, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.
Acts 1991, No. 235, §8, eff. 1/1/1992.