RS 9:341 Restriction on visitation - Louisiana Statutes

SUBPART C.  PROTECTIVE AND REMEDIAL PROVISIONS

§341.  Restriction on visitation

A.  Whenever the court finds by a preponderance of the evidence that a parent has subjected his or her child to physical abuse, or sexual abuse or exploitation, or has permitted such abuse or exploitation of the child, the court shall prohibit visitation between the abusive parent and the abused child until such parent proves that visitation would not cause physical, emotional, or psychological damage to the child.  Should visitation be allowed, the court shall order such restrictions, conditions, and safeguards necessary to minimize any risk of harm to the child.  All costs incurred in compliance with the provisions of this Section shall be borne by the abusive parent.  

B.  When visitation has been prohibited by the court pursuant to Subsection A, and the court subsequently authorizes restricted visitation, the parent whose visitation has been restricted shall not remove the child from the jurisdiction of the court except for good cause shown and with the prior approval of the court.  

Acts 1993, No. 261, §5, eff. Jan. 1, 1994.