Louisiana § RS 13:1589 - Co-operation; information and reports
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§ RS 13:1589. Co-operation; information and reports
It is hereby made the duty of every parochial and municipal department or officers thereof, to render all assistance to and cooperation with the court within his or its jurisdictional power which may further the objects of R.S. 13:1561 through 13:1592.
All institutions or agencies to which the court sends any child are hereby required to give to the court or to any officer appointed by it such information or reports concerning such child as said court or officer may require.
Acts 1950, No. 82, §2.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 13:1589
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 13:1589 cover?
Section RS 13:1589 ("Co-operation; information and reports") 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 13:1589?
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