The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part of the
legislative instrument, were prepared by Thomas L. Tyler.
DIGEST
SB 81 Original 2017 Regular Session Bishop
Proposed law defines "diligent effort to locate" in curatorship proceedings to be efforts by the
curator, under circumstances known to the curator, that are reasonably calculated to locate the
absentee. Provides that these efforts may include review of court records, department records, law
enforcement records, vital records, military records, directory assistance, internet search sites, and
licensing agencies. Provides that publication is not required unless specifically provided in the
Children's Code.
Present law (Ch.C. Art. 405) provides for payment of curator fees from the parish or other funds
available to the court.
Proposed law delineates responsibility for payment of curator expenses and fees depending upon
whether the petitioner is the state or a private party.
Effective August 1, 2017.
(Amends Ch.C. Art. 405(A) and (B); adds Ch.C. Art. 116(4.1))