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STATE EX REL. DSS v. EVANS

No. 2000-CA-1549.

787 So.2d 1079 (2001)

STATE of Louisiana Through the DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, OFFICE OF FAMILY SUPPORT in the Interest of Justin SAVAGE, Minor Child(ren) of Gizelle Savage v. Michael EVANS.

Court of Appeal of Louisiana, Fourth Circuit.

May 9, 2001.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Harry Connick, District Attorney of Orleans Parish, F. Eli Nelson, Elizabeth D. Chatelain, Assistant District Attorneys of Orleans Parish, New Orleans, Counsel for Plaintiffs/Appellants.

Court composed of Chief Judge WILLIAM H. BYRNES, III, Judge CHARLES R. JONES, Judge PATRICIA RIVET MURRAY.

MURRAY, Judge.

The State of Louisiana, through the Department of Social Services, appeals a trial court judgment finding the defendant, Michael Evans, in contempt of court, making his past due child support obligation executory, but failing to sentence him to a term of imprisonment. Following recent rulings of this court, we reverse and remand.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

On April 4, 1994, the State filed a Petition to Establish Paternity and Support...

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