§ 746 Authority to file petition
§ 747 Time for filing of petition; child in custody
§ 748 Form of petition
§ 749 Contents of petition
§ 750 Amendment of petition
§ 751 Service of petition
§ 752 Service and return; resident caretaker
§ 753 Summons; resident caretaker
§ 754 Failure to appear as summoned
§ 755 Service; nonresident caretaker

Terms Used In Louisiana Codes > Children's Code > Title VII > Chapter 6 - Petition and Summons

  • 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
  • Child: means a person under eighteen years of age who, prior to proceedings under this Title, has not been judicially emancipated or emancipated by marriage. See Louisiana Children's Code 728
  • Mistrial: An invalid trial, caused by fundamental error. When a mistrial is declared, the trial must start again from the selection of the jury.
  • Rescission: The cancellation of budget authority previously provided by Congress. The Impoundment Control Act of 1974 specifies that the President may propose to Congress that funds be rescinded. If both Houses have not approved a rescission proposal (by passing legislation) within 45 days of continuous session, any funds being withheld must be made available for obligation.
  • Venue: The geographical location in which a case is tried.
  • Verdict: The decision of a petit jury or a judge.