La. Child. Code art. 1170

Current with changes from the 2024 Legislative Session

Section 1170 - Types of adoption

A. This Title sets forth the exclusive procedures for adoption of children in Louisiana. There are three types of adoption of children in Louisiana:

(1) Agency adoption.

(2) Private adoption.

(3) Intrafamily adoption.

B. The procedures governing each type of adoption are set forth in the following Articles.

La. Ch.C. § 1170

Acts 1991, No. 235, §12, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.

Amended by Acts 2024, No. 92,s. 1, eff. 8/1/2024.

Acts 1991, No. 235, §12, eff. 1/1/1992.