La. Ch. Code art. 1462
This is the official text of La. Ch. Code art. 1462, part of Louisiana’s Children's Code — governs child custody, child protection, and juvenile justice in Louisiana.
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Objection to admission by the minor who has been admitted
Official statutory text
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, ยง14, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.
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, ยง14, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.
Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site
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