Louisiana § RS 28:234 - Individuals prohibited from serving as witnesses to advance directive for behavioral health treatment
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§ RS 28:234. Individuals prohibited from serving as witnesses to advance directive for behavioral health treatment
The following individuals shall be prohibited from serving as a witness to the signing of an advance directive for behavioral health treatment:
(1) The treating physician, provider, or a relative of the physician or provider.
(2) An owner, operator, or relative of an owner or operator of a behavioral health treatment facility in which the principal is a patient or resident.
(3) An individual related to the principal by blood, marriage, or adoption.
Acts 2001, No. 755, §1; Acts 2017, No. 369, §2.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 28:234 cover?
Section RS 28:234 ("Individuals prohibited from serving as witnesses to advance directive for behavioral health treatment") 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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