What Is Provisional Custody By Mandate?

Provisional Custody By Mandate is a Louisiana provision that allows parents or legal guardians of a minor child to authorize another adult to provide for the care, custody and control of that minor child.  The custodian can be any adult of legal age, except persons who have previously been denied custody by court order.

Provisional custody forms are generally used when a child will be spending extended time with someone who is not his parent or legal guardian, such as when vacationing with a relative or spending overnights with grandparents. The custodian generally has the power to consent to and authorize medical care for the child, enroll the child in school, discipline the child, and generally perform any other acts necessary for the welfare of the child.  The authority is good for a maximum of one year, or a shorter time if so designated by the parent/guardian.

Provisional custody is different from full legal custody and adoption, both of which are usually permanent and require a court proceeding.   In order to confer provisional custody upon someone, the parent/guardian and custodian can simply complete a Provisional Custody By Mandate form that is available in our office, and have it notarized.

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