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Louisiana Children's Code Tit. XV, Art. 1559. Surrender of parental rights to a terminally ill child

Current as of January 01, 2023 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

A. A parent or guardian who refuses to consent to the medical care and treatment of his child as required by this Chapter may at any time execute a voluntary act of surrender pursuant to Title XI and place the child in the legal custody of the department or a licensed adoption agency.

B. The department or agency shall immediately provide the treatment necessary for the child and shall make every effort to find an adoptive home for the child.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Louisiana Children's Code Tit. XV, Art. 1559. Surrender of parental rights to a terminally ill child - last updated January 01, 2023 | https://codes.findlaw.com/la/childrens-code/la-ch-code-tit-xv-art-1559/

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