La. Child. Code art. 1022
Current with changes from the 2024 legislative session, Chs. 3, 6-496, effective on or before 7/1/2024
If a parent against whom a proceeding is instituted does not reside within this state, service of citation shall be made by registered or certified mail to the address indicated in the petition, return receipt required, not less than five days prior to commencement of the hearing on the matter.
La. Ch.C. § 1022