Art. 658.1. Motion for intervention

            A. At any stage of a proceeding, upon written motion to intervene and after a contradictory hearing, the court may allow a relative or other suitable individual to intervene on behalf of himself or a party if good cause is shown that intervention is in the best interest of the child and, after adjudication, will facilitate permanency for the child. The court may deny the motion to intervene or set a contradictory hearing with notice to all parties.

            B.(1) An intervenor is entitled to notice of any hearing and to present evidence relevant to the best interest of the child.

            (2) Unless good cause is shown, an intervenor shall not participate in or present evidence at an adjudication hearing except when called as a witness by a party. An intervenor shall not inspect or copy any record of the case before an in camera inspection by the court and an opportunity to be heard by the parties.

            C. The court may exclude an intervenor from any part of a hearing as necessary to protect the privacy interests of the parent or child.

            D. After a hearing, the court shall dismiss an intervention upon a determination that the intervention is no longer in the best interest of the child.

            E. This Article shall not be construed to require intervention for a relative or other suitable individual to be awarded custody of the child, visitation with the child, or another remedy.

            Acts 2026, No. 139, §1.