§ 46:286.21 This Subpart may be cited as the “Quality Parenting for Children in Foster Care Act”.
§ 46:286.22 A. The legislature hereby finds and declares the following:
§ 46:286.23 A. It is the policy of this state that each child who enters foster care should be encouraged and supported to participate in age- and developmentally appropriate extracurricular, en

Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes > Title 46 > Chapter 3 > Part II > Subpart D-2 - Quality Parenting for Children in Foster Care

  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
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  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.