RÉSUMÉ DIGEST
ACT 654 (SB 248) 2018 Regular Session Johns
Prior law provided for the definition of "child" in the La. Children's Code.
Prior law provided that, after June 30, 2018, "child" means any person under the age of 21,
including an emancipated minor, who commits a delinquent act on or after July 1, 2018,
when the act is not a crime of violence and occurs before the person attains 18 years of age.
New law revises prior law and provides that beginning March 1, 2019, "child" means any
person under the age of 21, including an emancipated minor, who commits a delinquent act
on or after March 1, 2019, when the act is not a crime of violence and occurs before the
person attains 18 years of age.
Effective upon signature of the governor (June 1, 2018).
(Amends Ch.C.Art. 804(1)(b))