Art. 1006 Venue

This rule explains where a case involving a child can be filed in court. In Louisiana, "parish" works like a county, and this rule tells families and officials which parish's court can handle the case.

There are three options for where the case can start. The first is the parish where the child lives with a parent or legal guardian. The second is the parish where the child was located when the events described in the case actually happened. The third is simply the parish where the child currently is, even if that's not where they live or where the events took place.

This flexibility matters because children and families don't always stay in one place. A child might live in one parish but have something happen in another, or a child might be found somewhere unexpected. This rule makes sure there's always a proper court available to handle the child's case, no matter which of these situations applies.