Tribe: Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana
Section 2. Release from Protective Custody; Social Study:
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(d) Informal resolution.
(1) Abandoned, neglected or abused children and status offenders. The personnel authorized may recommend counseling, treatment, or such other disposition of an abandoned, neglected, or abused child or status offender which in the officer’s opinion is in the best interest of the child. Such recommendations shall be implemented, without Court action, only upon the consent of the parent (s) or custodian with the knowledge that consent is voluntary. Upon receiving consent, the personnel authorized shall inform the Court that the case has been resolved informally. Informal resolution shall not include any disposition which separates the child from the parent or custodian. Upon successful completion of the recommended program, the case shall be dismissed. No diversion program shall exceed six months.