Louisiana Children's Code Tit. XV, Art. 1518. Pretrial orders; contribution to costs; appointment of counsel; Indian parent or custodian

A. On its own motion or the motion of any party to the proceedings, the court may render such orders it deems necessary to protect the best interests of the child, including but not limited to the following:

B. Upon request of an indigent parent, the court shall appoint counsel for the parent when the Department of Children and Family Services has recommended that the petition for voluntary transfer be filed.

C. If the court finds that the parent or custodian of an Indian child is indigent, it shall appoint counsel for the parent or custodian.