Rule 43.3 Instanter/Removal/Hold Orders

If a court issues an instanter, removal, or hold order for a child, the case has to follow the steps laid out in Louisiana's Children's Code, starting at Article 617. These orders usually come up when a child needs to be removed from a home right away because of safety concerns.

The court can't just handle these cases however it wants. It has to follow the specific process the Children's Code sets out for what happens after a child is removed, including things like hearings and notice to the parents. This makes sure families get the legal protections they're supposed to get, even when a child has to be taken out of a home quickly.

If you're a parent or guardian dealing with one of these orders, it means your case will move forward under those specific Children's Code rules. You should expect a court hearing to follow soon after the removal, since the law requires the court to review the situation and decide next steps within a certain amount of time.