Louisiana § RS 9:2720.7 - Confidentiality
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 9:2720.7 — Confidentiality, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 9:2720.7. Confidentiality
All proceedings governed by this Chapter shall be heard by the judge in chambers or in a closed hearing, and no one shall be admitted to the hearings except the parties in interest, their attorneys, and officers of the court. The court, in its discretion, may grant the request of a petitioner to permit others to be present at the hearing. The court records of these proceedings and the identities of the parties to a gestational carrier contract shall be sealed and are subject to disclosure, release, or inspection only upon application to the court and in conformity with the applicable requirements of confidentiality applicable to adoptions in the Children's Code.
Acts 2016, No. 494, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 9:2720.7
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 9:2720.7 cover?
Section RS 9:2720.7 ("Confidentiality") 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 9:2720.7?
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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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