La. Stat. tit. 28 § 454.8
Current with changes from the 2024 legislative session effective on or before 7/1/2024, from Acts 1-3, 6-671
A person who is involuntarily committed shall be allowed to appeal devolutively from the order to the court of appeal. Upon perfection of an appeal, it shall be heard in a summary manner taking preference over all other cases except similar matters.
La. R.S. § 28:454.8