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Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 22
Part XV
Chapter 11
Trial Court Performance Standards for Attorneys Representing Parents in Child in Need of Care Cases
State of Louisiana
1101
Purpose
1103
Obligations of Defense Counsel
1105
General Duties of Defense Counsel
1107
Training and Experience of Defense Counsel Representing a Parent in a Child in Need of Care or Termination of Parental Rights Proceeding
1109
Obligations of Counsel Regarding Parent's Rights
1111
Obligations of Counsel Prior to Filing of Petition
1113
Counsel's Initial Interview with Client
1115
Counsel's Duties Regarding Client Communication
1117
Counsel's Duty to Investigate
1119
Informal Discovery
1121
Formal Discovery
1123
Court Preparation
1125
Entering the Negotiated Stipulation before the Court
1127
Counsel's Duties at Continued Custody Hearing
1129
Counsel's Duty of Preparation for Adjudication
1131
Right to Closed Proceedings (or a Cleared Courtroom)
1133
Preparation for Challenging the Prosecution's/Agency's Case
1135
Presenting the Respondent's Case
1137
Obligations of Counsel at Disposition Hearing
1139
Preparation for Disposition
1141
The Prosecution's Position at Disposition
1143
The Disposition Process
1145
Termination of Parental Rights Proceedings
1147
Review Court Orders to Ensure Accuracy and Clarity and Review with Client
1149
Motion for Rehearing
1151
Take Reasonable Steps to Ensure the Client Complies with Court Orders
1153
Consider and Discuss the Possibility of Appeal with the Client
1155
Appeals
1157
Expedited Appeals
1159
Communication with Client Pending and After Appeal