La. Child. Code art. 1547
Current with changes from the 2024 legislative session effective on or before 7/1/2024, from Acts 2,3, 6-535, and 580-647
Upon application by a minor of the age of sixteen or seventeen, the judge may authorize the marriage when there is a compelling reason why the marriage should take place. The court shall consider the best interest of the minor prospective spouse.
La. Ch.C. § 1547