Louisiana § RS 28:103 - Deportation of nonresident patients
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 28:103 — Deportation of nonresident patients, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 28:103. Deportation of nonresident patients
A. The department or executive authority of this state may return any nonresident patient to the state or country of which he is a legal resident. Pending the return, the department shall provide necessary temporary care for the patient. He shall be suitably clothed and, if necessary, shall be accompanied by an attendant who shall deliver the patient with due care to the proper officials at the destination. If the patient is able to travel alone, he shall be provided with sufficient funds for sustenance and travel.
B. The department or executive authority of this state may enter into agreements with other states for reciprocity in deporting psychiatric patients.
Amended by Acts 1974, No. 294, §1; Acts 1978, No. 786, §3, eff. July 17, 1978; Acts 2017, No. 369, §2.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 28:103 cover?
Section RS 28:103 ("Deportation of nonresident 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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