Terms Used In Louisiana Children's Code 1031

  • Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.

The termination of parental rights hearing shall commence within sixty days after the date set for the appearance to answer the petition.

Acts 1991, No. 235, §10, eff. Jan. 1, 1992; Acts 1992, No. 705, §1, eff. July 6, 1992; Acts 1997, No. 256, §1.