Authority to file petition

La. Child. Code art. 746

La. Child. Code art. 746

Art. 746. Authority to file petition If there are reasonable grounds to believe that the family is in need of services, a family in need of services proceeding shall be commenced by a petition filed by the district attorney or any other attorney authorized by the court. Acts 1991, No. 235, §7; Acts 1999, No. 1313, §1.