Louisiana § RS 28:25 - Provisions for close confinement of certain patients who have a mental illness
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 28:25 — Provisions for close confinement of certain patients who have a mental illness, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 28:25. Provisions for close confinement of certain patients who have a mental illness
A. At hospitals that it may designate, the department may provide facilities for the care and confinement of patients who have a mental illness and who require close confinement in the interest of themselves and of the public.
B. The department shall designate places of confinement for patients of dangerous tendencies and for clients charged with or convicted of a crime who require special protection and restraint.
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 28:25 cover?
Section RS 28:25 ("Provisions for close confinement of certain patients who have a mental illness") 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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