Louisiana § RS 28:3 - Application of Chapter; costs
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 28:3 — Application of Chapter; costs, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 28:3. Application of Chapter; costs
The provisions of this Chapter apply to persons who are suffering from mental illness or substance-related or addictive disorders. Nothing in this Chapter referring to costs shall be construed to defer or prevent the care of a person in a state psychiatric hospital or state treatment facility, nor his release therefrom.
Amended by Acts 1954, No. 701, §1; Acts 1978, No. 680, §1; Acts 2017, No. 369, §2.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 28:3
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 28:3 cover?
Section RS 28:3 ("Application of Chapter; costs") 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.
How do I cite Louisiana § RS 28:3?
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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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