Louisiana Codes > Children's Code > Title VIII > Chapter 9 Louisiana Codes > Children’s Code > Title VIII > Chapter 9 – Petition and Summons Current as of: 2023 | Check for updates | Other versions § 842 Authority to file petition § 843 Time for filing of petition; child in custody § 844 Form of petition § 845 Contents of petition § 846 Amendment of petition § 847 Service of petition § 848 Notice of right to counsel; form § 849 Service and return; resident parent § 850 Summons; child and resident parent § 851 Failure to appear as summoned § 852 Service; nonresident parent § 853 Effect of nonappearance by a parent Have a question?Click here to chat with a criminal defense lawyer and protect your rights. Ask a question, get an answer ASAP!