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CHC 685

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CHC 685
Art. 685. Parent's contribution to costs of care and treatment
A. As a part of any judgment of disposition committing a child to the custody of a person other than the parents of the child, the court may, after giving the parent a reasonable opportunity to be heard, order that the parent contribute to the cost of care and treatment of the child after consideration of the following factors:
(1)The best interest of the child.
(2)The recommendation of the department.
(3)The ability of the parent to pay.
(4)The obligation of the parent to support the child.
(5)The needs of the child.
(6)Any other relevant factor.
B. When the department has provided or will provide payment for care and treatment of the child, the payments by the parent shall be made directly to the department and shall, immediately upon receipt, be deposited in the state treasury, except when otherwise provided by federal law. In the event of default in the payment of costs of care by the parent, the department may exercise all administrative and legal alternatives provided by law or regulation to enforce the provisions of this Article.
C. When care and treatment of the child is to be provided by a caretaker other than the department, the payments by the parent shall be made according to the court's order. In the event of default in the payment of costs of care and treatment by the parent, the caretaker, if receiving the contributions, or the department may proceed against the parent as provided by law for failure to pay.
D. An order for a parental contribution to the cost of care and treatment in accordance with this Article shall not be considered child support pursuant to R.S. 9:315 et seq. The court shall not order a contribution for the cost of care and treatment in accordance with this Article if the parent is obligated to pay child support pursuant to R.S. 9:315 et seq. If a valid child support order has been signed in accordance with R.S. 9:315 et seq., a previous order for parental contribution to the cost of care and treatment shall terminate by operation of law.
Acts 1991, No. 235, §6, eff. Jan. 1, 1992; Acts 2004, No. 255, §1, eff. June 15, 2004; Acts 2008, No. 392, §1.
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