Louisiana Children’s Code 725.4 – Duties of law enforcement
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Terms Used In Louisiana Children's Code 725.4
- Child: means a person under eighteen years of age who, prior to juvenile proceedings, has not been judicially emancipated under Civil Code Article 366 or emancipated by marriage under Civil Code Article 367. See Louisiana Children's Code 603
- Department: means the Department of Children and Family Services. See Louisiana Children's Code 725.1
- Reporter: Makes a record of court proceedings and prepares a transcript, and also publishes the court's opinions or decisions (in the courts of appeals).
The officer shall notify the Crime Victims Services Bureau of the Department of Public Safety and Corrections that the child may be eligible for special services and, as a mandatory reporter as required by Children’s Code Article 610, shall notify the Department of Children and Family Services that the child is in need of protective services.
Acts 2017, No. 376, §1.