Louisiana § RS 15:1098.3 - Purpose
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 15:1098.3 — Purpose, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 15:1098.3. Purpose
The commission may assist and afford opportunities to preadjudicatory and postadjudicatory children who enter the juvenile justice system to become productive, law-abiding citizens of the community, parish, and state by the establishment of rehabilitative programs within a structured environment and provide physical facilities and related services for children, including the housing, care, supervision, maintenance, and education of juveniles under the age of eighteen years, and for individuals eighteen years of age and over who were under eighteen years of age when they committed an alleged offense, throughout St. James Parish and participating parishes.
Acts 1989, No. 19, §1, eff. June 13, 1989; Acts 2019, No. 104, §3.
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 15:1098.3
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 15:1098.3 cover?
Section RS 15:1098.3 ("Purpose") 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 15:1098.3?
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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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