Terms Used In Louisiana Children's Code 960

  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.

A.  In cases of traffic violations, the child may appeal to the court from a judgment of the juvenile traffic referee.  Such an appeal shall be filed within three days of the judgment of disposition.

B.  On appeal, the case shall be tried de novo, and there shall be no further appeal.

Acts 1991, No. 235, §9, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.