Louisiana § RS 13:1628 - Sitting in chambers
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 13:1628 — Sitting in chambers, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 13:1628. Sitting in chambers
The juvenile court may sit in chambers in any and all matters, whether contested or not, at the discretion of a judge of the juvenile court, and any judgment or order so rendered or signed shall be effective as if rendered or signed in open court.
Acts 1990, No. 158, §1, eff. July 1, 1990; Acts 1994, 3rd Ex. Sess., No. 145, §1, eff. July 7, 1994.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 13:1628 cover?
Section RS 13:1628 ("Sitting in chambers") 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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