Louisiana § RS 15:185.1 - Purpose
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 15:185.1 — Purpose, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 15:185.1. Purpose
The purpose of this Part is to provide for an effective and efficient system of providing qualified legal representation, including curatorship appointments, for indigent or absent parents in child abuse and neglect cases as required by the provisions of the Louisiana Children's Code. The uniform standards and guidelines and the program to provide for representation, including curatorship appointments, of indigent or absent parents in child abuse and neglect cases shall be incrementally implemented and effected throughout the state.
Acts 2007, No. 95, §2; Acts 2016, No. 407, §2, eff. June 5, 2016.
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 15:185.1
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 15:185.1 cover?
Section RS 15:185.1 ("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 15:185.1?
A common citation format is "Louisiana Civil Code § RS 15:185.1" (Louisiana). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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