La. Child. Code art. 1438

Current with changes from the 2024 legislative session effective on or before 7/1/2024, from Acts 1-3, 6-671

Section 1438 - Report of examination

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.

La. Ch.C. § 1438

Acts 1991, No. 235, §14, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.

Acts 1991, No. 235, §14, eff. 1/1/1992.