Tribe: Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana
(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 interests 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 (6) months.