Louisiana § RS 9:342 - Bond to secure child custody or visitation order
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 9:342 — Bond to secure child custody or visitation order, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 9:342. Bond to secure child custody or visitation order
For good cause shown, a court may, on its own motion or upon the motion of any party, require the posting of a bond or other security by a party to insure compliance with a child visitation order and to indemnify the other party for the payment of any costs incurred.
Acts 1993, No. 261, §5, eff. Jan. 1, 1994.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 9:342
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 9:342 cover?
Section RS 9:342 ("Bond to secure child custody or visitation order") 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.
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