La. Ch. Code art. 1438
This is the official text of La. Ch. Code art. 1438, part of Louisiana’s Children's Code — governs child custody, child protection, and juvenile justice in Louisiana.
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A. Any report ordered pursuant to Article 1437 shall set forth specifically the objective factors leading to the conclusion that the minor has a mental illness or suffers from substance abuse, the actions or statements by the person leading to the conclusion that the mental illness or substance abuse causes the minor to be dangerous to himself or others or to be gravely disabled and in need of immediate treatment as a result of such illness or abuse, and why involuntary confinement and treatment are indicated.
B. The following criteria should be considered by the physician:
(1) The minor is suffering from serious mental illness which contributes or causes him to be dangerous to himself or others or to be gravely disabled or from substance abuse which contributes or causes him to be dangerous to himself or others or to be gravely disabled.
(2) The minor's condition is likely to deteriorate needlessly unless he is provided appropriate medical treatment.
(3) The minor's condition is likely to improve if he is provided appropriate medical treatment.
Acts 1991, No. 235, ยง14, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.
B. The following criteria should be considered by the physician:
(1) The minor is suffering from serious mental illness which contributes or causes him to be dangerous to himself or others or to be gravely disabled or from substance abuse which contributes or causes him to be dangerous to himself or others or to be gravely disabled.
(2) The minor's condition is likely to deteriorate needlessly unless he is provided appropriate medical treatment.
(3) The minor's condition is likely to improve if he is provided appropriate medical treatment.
Acts 1991, No. 235, ยง14, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.
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