Louisiana § RS 13:4261.302 - Reporting of suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 13:4261.302 — Reporting of suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 13:4261.302. Reporting of suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation
If a person who receives a copy of a supported decisionmaking agreement or is aware of the existence of a supported decisionmaking agreement and has cause to believe that the adult is being abused, neglected, or exploited by a supporter, the person shall report the alleged abuse, neglect, or exploitation to any adult protection agency or any local or state law enforcement agency.
Acts 2020, No. 258, §2.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 13:4261.302
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 13:4261.302 cover?
Section RS 13:4261.302 ("Reporting of suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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