La. Ch. Code art. 1425
This is the official text of La. Ch. Code art. 1425, part of Louisiana’s Children's Code — governs child custody, child protection, and juvenile justice in Louisiana.
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Request for MHAS representation
Official statutory text
Upon admission by emergency certificate, a patient may request the director of the treatment facility to advise the executive director of MHAS of his admission and may request representation.
Acts 1991, No. 235, ยง14, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.
Acts 1991, No. 235, ยง14, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.
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