Louisiana Children’s Code 755 – Service; nonresident caretaker
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Terms Used In Louisiana Children's Code 755
- Caretaker: means any person providing a residence for the child or any person legally obligated to provide or secure adequate care for the child, including a parent, tutor, guardian, or legal custodian. See Louisiana Children's Code 728
A. If a caretaker does not reside within this state, service shall be made by certified mail to the address indicated in the petition, return receipt requested, not less than fifteen days prior to commencement of the adjudication hearing on the matter.
B. The person effecting the service shall file the return receipt as proof of service.
Acts 1991, No. 235, §7.