Louisiana Children’s Code 954 – Traffic violations adjudicated on citation; petition not required
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Terms Used In Louisiana Children's Code 954
- Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.
In cases of traffic violations, a petition is not required. The child may be summoned to appear and the case may be instituted with a uniform traffic citation. The citation shall describe in general terms the nature of the violation. The citation or summons may direct the child to bring a parent with him when he appears.
Acts 1991, No. 235, §9, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.