Louisiana § RS 13:1571.7 - Out of state supervision
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 13:1571.7 — Out of state supervision, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 13:1571.7. Out of state supervision
Subject to the provisions of this chapter governing disposition, and to the extent that funds from all sources are available, the court may place a child in the custody of a suitable person in another state. On obtaining the written consent of a juvenile court of another state, the court of this state may order that the child be placed under the supervision of a probation officer or other appropriate person designated by the accepting court. One certified copy of the order shall be sent to the accepting court and another filed in the records of the requesting court of this state.
Added by Acts 1972, No. 140, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 13:1571.7
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 13:1571.7 cover?
Section RS 13:1571.7 ("Out of state supervision") 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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