Art. 301 Definitions

This rule explains what counts as a "nonmetropolitan area" under Louisiana's Children's Code. A parish falls into this category if its biggest city has 50,000 people or fewer, and the whole parish has fewer than 100,000 people total.

This definition matters because other rules in this section of the law may treat cases differently depending on whether they come from a nonmetropolitan area or a bigger, more populated parish. If you're involved in a juvenile or family court case, knowing whether your parish qualifies as nonmetropolitan can affect which specific rules or procedures apply to your situation.