O'Brien v. Shepley’s Empirical Analysis

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3 state decisions

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1. “[I]n cases involving questions of neglect, especially where the state is a party to an action, juvenile courts have exclusive jurisdiction. From our review of Louisiana caselaw, it appears that in other cases pertaining to custody and issues incidental to the custody of a child, district courts and juvenile courts have concurrent jurisdiction.”

   2 later decisions quote this exact passage
   e.g. 578 So. 2d 1209 - State v. Belfield · 733 So. 2d 707 - Willis v. Duck

2. “Except as otherwise provided herein, the court shall have exclusive original jurisdiction in proceedings: A. Concerning any child whose domicile is within the parish or who is found within the parish: (1) Whose parent or other person legally responsible for the care and support of such child neglects or refuses, when able to do so, to provide proper or necessary support, education as required by law, or medical, surgical or other care necessary for his well-being; .... [Emphasis added.]”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 578 So. 2d 1209 - State v. Belfield