CHC 750 - Amendment of petition - Louisiana Statutes

Art. 750. Amendment of petition

A. Without leave of court, the court's designate may amend the petition at any time prior to the adjudication hearing to add new names of agencies or institutions having the legal responsibility to provide services to the family or to delete the names of agencies or institutions named in the original petition.

B. With leave of court, the petitioner may amend the petition at any time to cure defects of form.

C. With leave of court, prior to the adjudication hearing, the petitioner may amend the petition to include new allegations of fact or requests for adjudication. However, if such leave is granted, the child or parent may request a continuance of the adjudication hearing. A continuance may be granted for such period as is required in the interest of justice.

D. With leave of court, prior to the adjudication hearing, the petitioner may dismiss the family in need of services petition and instead file a petition which alleges delinquency pursuant to Title VIII or that a child is in need of care pursuant to Title VI.

Acts 1991, No. 235, §7.