LAC 22:XV.1147 – Review Court Orders to Ensure Accuracy and Clarity and Review with Client

A. After any hearing, the parent's attorney should review the written order to ensure it reflects the court's verbal order.
B. If the order is incorrect, the attorney should take whatever steps are necessary to correct it.
C. Once the order is final, the parent's attorney should provide the client with a copy of the order and should review the order with the client to ensure the client understands it. If the client is unhappy with the order, the attorney should counsel the client about any options to appeal or request rehearing on the order, but should explain that the order is in effect unless a stay or other relief is secured. The attorney should counsel the client on the potential consequences of failing to comply with a court order.

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 15:148.

HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Office of the Governor, Public Defender Board, LR 37:331 (January 2011).