Terms Used In Louisiana Children's Code 1259

  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.

A.  Any party to the proceedings or any other party in interest shall have the right to appeal a judgment granting or refusing to grant an interlocutory or final decree regarding any type of adoption within thirty days after the rendition of a judgment or decree.

B.  If no appeal is perfected within thirty days after a judgment is rendered, the judgment shall be final.

Acts 1991, No. 235, §12, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.