Tribe: Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana
Section 2. Release from Protective Custody; Social Study:
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(d) Informal resolution.
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(2) Delinquent children. In cases where the child has no previous record of delinquency and the child is alleged to have committed a misdemeanor, the personnel authorized may recommend a diversion program, including counseling or treatment, in the best interest of the child. The Court may in its discretion approve such recommendation without a hearing. A child who successfully completes the diversion program shall not be deemed a delinquent for any purpose. No diversion program shall exceed six months.