Louisiana Codes > Children’s Code > Title XII > Chapter 2 – Preplacement Approval of Adoptive Home in Private Adoptions
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- Chambers: A judge's office.
- Child: means a person under eighteen years of age and not emancipated by marriage. See Louisiana Children's Code 1169
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- Department: means the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services. See Louisiana Children's Code 1169
- Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
- Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
- Testify: Answer questions in court.
- Venue: The geographical location in which a case is tried.