Louisiana § RS 15:830.2 - Security for mental health patients
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 15:830.2 — Security for mental health patients, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 15:830.2. Security for mental health patients
The department may contract with the Louisiana Department of Health to provide security personnel for mental health patients who are confined to forensic units or other facilities to which such patients may be temporarily referred for medical treatment under the jurisdiction of the Louisiana Department of Health whenever it is deemed necessary by the Louisiana Department of Health to establish forensic facilities in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport, and Alexandria.
Added by Acts 1980, No. 687, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 15:830.2
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 15:830.2 cover?
Section RS 15:830.2 ("Security for mental health patients") 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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