Louisiana § RS 15:185.6 - Special reporting requirements; indigent parent representation cases; penalties
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 15:185.6 — Special reporting requirements; indigent parent representation cases; penalties, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 15:185.6. Special reporting requirements; indigent parent representation cases; penalties
A. In addition to the general oversight requirements provided by law, each district public defender shall submit an annual report to the office no later than February first of each year, commencing in 2008. The report, using the uniform definition of a "case" as defined in Subsection C of this Section, shall include detailed information of the district's workload, resources, employees, and expenditures for the previous fiscal year.
B.(1) The district public defender shall be responsible for preparing, completing, and submitting the annual report to the office as provided for in Subsection A of this Section.
(2) The district public defender shall be subject to the penalties provided for in Paragraph (3) of this Subsection, payable out of the judicial district indigent defender fund, to the office if any of the following occur:
(a) The failure to file a report.
(b) The failure to timely file a report.
(c) The failure to disclose or accurately disclose any required information.
(d) The filing of a false report.
(3) The amount of the penalty shall be one hundred dollars for each day until the report or the required accurate information is filed.
C. For purposes of this Section, a "case" is defined as a proceeding initiated by the state against an indigent or absent parent or parents pursuant to Title VI or Title X of the Louisiana Children's Code. Any appeal from a final judgment in such cases shall be counted as a separate case. In the event that a case involves multiple children, the district public defender, or regional director, where applicable, shall track, record, and report the number of children per case.
D. The office shall draft, administer, and furnish reporting forms to the district public defender which request detailed information of the district's workload, resources, employees, and expenditures for the previous fiscal year based on the uniform definition of a "case" as defined in Subsection C of this Section.
Acts 2007, No. 95, §2; Acts 2016, No. 407, §2, eff. June 5, 2016; Acts 2024, 2nd Ex. Sess., No. 22, §1, eff. March 20, 2024.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 15:185.6
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 15:185.6 cover?
Section RS 15:185.6 ("Special reporting requirements; indigent parent representation cases; penalties") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Louisiana § RS 15:185.6?
A common citation format is "Louisiana Civil Code § RS 15:185.6" (Louisiana). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Louisiana official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Louisiana attorney.
How does Louisiana § RS 15:185.6 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Louisiana can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in Louisiana.