Louisiana § RS 40:1193.10 - Reporting abuse and neglect
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 40:1193.10 — Reporting abuse and neglect, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 40:1193.10. Reporting abuse and neglect
Any person who views an incident which a reasonable man would consider abuse or neglect after viewing a recording made in a nursing facility shall report the incident to the facility as soon as is practicable after the viewing. The facility shall be provided with a copy of the recording in which the suspected incident of abuse or neglect occurred. If the recording must be transferred to a different format to be viewed, the transfer shall be done at the expense of the facility by a qualified professional who can certify that the contents of the recording were not altered.
Acts 2018, No. 596, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 40:1193.10
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 40:1193.10 cover?
Section RS 40:1193.10 ("Reporting abuse and neglect") 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 40:1193.10?
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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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