Louisiana Statutes
§ 46:1903 — Purpose
Louisiana § 46:1903
JurisdictionLouisiana
Title 46Public Welfare and Assistance
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Bluebook
La. Stat. Ann. § 46:1903 (2026).
Text
It is the purpose of this Chapter to improve, intensify, and coordinate efforts by state and local public agencies, in cooperation with voluntary agencies and organizations, citizens groups, and concerned individuals, to:
(1)Preserve the unity of the family to the fullest extent possible.
(2)Prevent children from becoming delinquent.
(3)Prevent children and the public from suffering the consequences of criminal behavior by substituting therefor programs for their supervision, care and rehabilitation, consistent with public interest and safety.
(4)Provide for coordination, planning, technical expertise, resources and adequate financial assistance for services and facilities for the rehabilitation of delinquent children to the end that they may become and remain law-abiding, productive c
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Legislative History
Added by Acts 1974, No. 558, §1, emerg. eff. July 12, 1974. Amended by Acts 1976, No. 401, §1. Acts 1984, No. 567, §9, eff. Jan. 1, 1985.
Nearby Sections
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§ 46:1901
Definitions§ 46:1903
Purpose§ 46:1905
Powers and duties of department§ 46:1906.1
Services for children in need of supervision§ 46:1906.2
Interdepartmental cooperation§ 46:191
§ 46:191§ 46:1910
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Louisiana § 46:1903, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/statute/la/46%3A1903.