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HB 252 Reengrossed 2022 Regular Session Edmonds
Abstract: Removes the juvenile court in the parish where the act of surrender was executed as a
potential venue for child adoptions.
Present law provides that venues for child adoptions be in the juvenile court in the parish of any of
the following:
(1)Petitioner's domicile.
(2)Custodian of the child's domicile.
(3)Location where the voluntary act of surrender was executed.
(4)Location where the child in need of care proceeding is pending or adjudicated.
(5)Location where the parental rights of a parent of the adopted child were terminated.
Proposed law removes the juvenile court in the parish where the act of surrender was executed as
a potential venue.
(Amends Ch.C. Art. 1180(A))
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The House Floor Amendments to the engrossed bill:
1. Restore the juvenile court in the parish where the parental rights of a parent of the
adopted child were terminated as an eligible venue for child adoptions.