LAC 67:V.5901 – Implementation of New Statewide System of Legal Representation of Children and Indigent Parents

A. Full implementation of the new statewide system of legal representation of children and indigent parents in child protection cases is effective July 1, 2010.
B. Pursuant to implementation of the new statewide system consistent with the expedited implementation plan unanimously approved by the Task Force on Legal Representation in Child Protection Cases, the department will not pay for ad hoc legal representation of children or indigent parents for services provided after June 30, 2010 or services in new cases during the January 1 – June 30, 2010 transition period.

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 46:460.21.

HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Children and Family Services, Child Welfare Section, LR 36:2523 (November 2010).