Louisiana § RS 28:226 - Determination of incapacity
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 28:226 — Determination of incapacity, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 28:226. Determination of incapacity
A. The incapacity of a principal shall be established by two physicians who have personally examined the principal, determined that he is incapable, and signed a written certificate. The written certificate shall be made part of the principal's medical record.
B. The determination that the principal has regained his capacity while in the treatment facility shall be made by any licensed physician and entered in the principal's medical record. The principal automatically regains his capacity when he is discharged from the treatment facility.
Acts 2001, No. 755, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 28:226
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 28:226 cover?
Section RS 28:226 ("Determination of incapacity") 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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