La. Ch. Code art. 1447
This is the official text of La. Ch. Code art. 1447, part of Louisiana’s Children's Code — governs child custody, child protection, and juvenile justice in Louisiana.
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Burden of proof; order
Official statutory text
A. If the court finds by clear and convincing evidence that the minor respondent is dangerous to himself or others or is gravely disabled as a result of substance abuse or mental illness, it shall render a judgment for his commitment to a designated treatment facility which is medically suitable and least restrictive of his liberty.
B. The court order shall order a suitable person to convey the minor to the treatment facility and deliver respondent, together with a copy of the judgment and certificates, to the director.
C. In appointing a person to execute the order, the court should give preference to a near relative or friend of the minor.
Acts 1991, No. 235, ยง14, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.
B. The court order shall order a suitable person to convey the minor to the treatment facility and deliver respondent, together with a copy of the judgment and certificates, to the director.
C. In appointing a person to execute the order, the court should give preference to a near relative or friend of the minor.
Acts 1991, No. 235, ยง14, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.
Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site
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