La. Ch. Code art. 1464
This is the official text of La. Ch. Code art. 1464, part of Louisiana’s Children's Code — governs child custody, child protection, and juvenile justice in Louisiana.
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Voluntary admission of minors
Official statutory text
A. Any minor sixteen years of age or older may apply for voluntary admission to a treatment facility pursuant to this Chapter.
B. A minor so admitted shall have the same rights as an adult patient.
C. The admitting physician may admit the person on either a formal or informal basis, as hereinafter provided.
Acts 1991, No. 235, ยง14, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.
B. A minor so admitted shall have the same rights as an adult patient.
C. The admitting physician may admit the person on either a formal or informal basis, as hereinafter provided.
Acts 1991, No. 235, ยง14, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.
Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site
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