La. Child. Code art. 1018

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 1018 - Form of petition

A. The petition shall contain a caption setting forth the name of the court and the title of the action. The petition shall be entitled, "The State of Louisiana in the Interest of...".

B. Allegations of fact shall be simple, concise, and direct and shall be set forth in numbered paragraphs. As far as practicable, each paragraph shall be limited to a single set of circumstances. Allegations of fact may be made on information and belief.

C. Failure to comply with formal requirements of this Article shall not be grounds for dismissal of a petition or invalidation of the proceedings unless it results in substantial prejudice.

La. Ch.C. § 1018

Acts 1991, No. 235, §10, eff. Jan. 1, 1992; Acts 2014, No. 133, §1.

Amended by Acts 2014, No. 133,s. 1, eff. 8/1/2014.

Acts 1991, No. 235, §10, eff. 1/1/1992.