§ 4031 Minor domiciled in the state
§ 4032 Minor not domiciled in the state
§ 4033 Petitions filed in two or more courts; stay of proceedings in second and subsequent courts; adoption of proceedings by first court
§ 4034 Proceedings subsequent to appointment of tutor

Terms Used In Louisiana Codes > Code of Civil Procedure > BOOK VII > Title VI > Chapter 1 - Court Where Proceedings Are Brought

  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Clerk of court: An officer appointed by the court to work with the chief judge in overseeing the court's administration, especially to assist in managing the flow of cases through the court and to maintain court records.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
  • Testify: Answer questions in court.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.