TITLE XIV MENTAL HEALTH PROCEEDINGS CHAPTER 1. PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS; DEFINITIONS Art. 1401. Purpose The purpose of this Title is to facilitate the proper treatment of children suffering from mental illness or substance abuse. The manner of treatment should be medically appropriate, least restrictive of the child’s liberty, and respectful of the child’s individual rights. A […]
Art. 1402. Declaration of policy The underlying policy of this Title is as follows: (1) That minors with mental illness and minors suffering from substance abuse, and their caretakers on their behalf, be encouraged to seek voluntary treatment. (2) That any involuntary treatment or evaluation be accomplished in a setting which is medically appropriate, most […]
Art. 1403. General applicability Except as otherwise specified in this Title, all provisions of the Children’s Code remain applicable. Acts 1991, No. 235, §14, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.
Art. 1404. Definitions As used in this Title: (1) “Caretaker” means any person legally obligated to provide or secure adequate care for a child, including a parent, tutor, guardian, legal custodian, foster home parent, or other person providing a residence for the child. (2) “Conditional discharge” means the physical release of a judicially committed minor […]
Art. 1405. Mental Health Advocacy Service (MHAS); representation; fees A. MHAS shall provide legal counsel to all patients who request such service and who are admitted for treatment pursuant to this Title, including but not limited to voluntary or involuntary admission, commitment, legal competency, change of status, transfer, and discharge. B. MHAS shall provide legal […]
Art. 1405.1. Child Advocacy Program; establishment within Mental Health Advocacy Service; duties A. The Child Advocacy Program, referred to hereafter in this Article as the "program", is hereby established within the Mental Health Advocacy Service authorized pursuant to R.S. 28:64. B. The program shall provide qualified legal counsel to children in child abuse and neglect […]
