La. Ch. Code art. 1428
This is the official text of La. Ch. Code art. 1428, part of Louisiana’s Children's Code — governs child custody, child protection, and juvenile justice in Louisiana.
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Notice of admission
Official statutory text
A. The director of the treatment facility shall notify the minor's nearest relative, if known, or designated responsible party, if any, in writing of the minor's admission by emergency certificate as soon as reasonably possible.
B. Within seventy-two hours after an admission of any minor to a treatment facility by emergency certificate, copies of the physician's and coroner's emergency certificates shall be delivered by the facility by personal delivery, email, or facsimile to the MHAS office located nearest to the treatment facility.
Acts 1991, No. 235, §14, eff. Jan. 1, 1992; Acts 2024, No. 92, §1.
B. Within seventy-two hours after an admission of any minor to a treatment facility by emergency certificate, copies of the physician's and coroner's emergency certificates shall be delivered by the facility by personal delivery, email, or facsimile to the MHAS office located nearest to the treatment facility.
Acts 1991, No. 235, §14, eff. Jan. 1, 1992; Acts 2024, No. 92, §1.
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