Title 45, Juvenile Justice
10 chapters · 136 sections in this title.
A.S.C.A. § 45.1601 Initiation of proceedings
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(a) Proceedings to compel a parent of an illegitimate child or children to support his or her offspring may be commenced by the other parent, legal guardian or custodian of the child or by his or her immediate family. (b) A petition under this chapter may be filed at any time pri…
A.S.C.A. § 45.1602 Summons
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(a) Upon filing of the petition, the court issues a summons stating the substance of the petition and requiring the respondent to appear at the time and place set for hearing on the petition. (b) Service of the summons is by personal service as provided in Rules 4 and 5 of the Fe…
A.S.C.A. § 45.1603 Hearing-Orders
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(a) If, at the hearing, the Court finds that the respondent has an obligation to support the child or children mentioned in the petition, the Court may enter an order directing the respondent to pay sums for support that may be reasonable under the circumstances. (b) If, at or be…
A.S.C.A. § 45.1604 Failure to comply
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(a) A person failing to comply with an order of the Court entered under this chapter may be found in contempt of Court and dealt with accordingly. (b) The Court has authority to issue writs of execution for the collection of accrued and unpaid installments of support orders. Hist…