Louisiana § RS 46:232 - Investigations and reports
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 46:232 — Investigations and reports, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 46:232. Investigations and reports
A. If any person has knowledge that any dependent child is dependent upon the public for support, or that the interest of the public requires that the child be granted aid, the person may bring the fact to the notice of the parish office of the Department of Children and Family Services of the parish in which the child resides, which department shall make an investigation and examination of the circumstances of the child before the granting of aid.
B. A report of the investigation, examination, and visit shall be made in writing and become a part of the record in the case.
Amended by Acts 1978, No. 786, §6, eff. July 17, 1978; Acts 2018, No. 206, §5.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 46:232 cover?
Section RS 46:232 ("Investigations 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.
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