Louisiana Children’s Code 1462 – Objection to admission by the minor who has been admitted
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Terms Used In Louisiana Children's Code 1462
- Treatment: means an active effort to accomplish an improvement in the mental condition or behavior of a patient or to prevent deterioration in his condition or behavior. See Louisiana Children's Code 1404
A. Objection may be made by the minor who has been admitted if the minor is sixteen years of age or older.
B. If the minor informs any staff person of his desire to object to the admission, a staff person shall assist him in preparing and submitting his objection.
C. Upon receipt of an objection, the director of the treatment facility shall release such minor within seventy-two hours unless proceedings are begun pursuant to Chapter 7 or 9 of this Title.
Acts 1991, No. 235, §14, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.