CHAPTER 8.  DOMESTIC ABUSE ASSISTANCE

Art. 1564.  Purpose

The purpose of this Chapter is to recognize and address the complex legal and social problems created by domestic violence and to provide a civil remedy in the juvenile courts for domestic violence in homes in which children reside which will afford the victim immediate and easily accessible protection.

Acts 1991, No. 235, §15, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.