Louisiana § RS 46:1423 - Removal of individuals from facility
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 46:1423 — Removal of individuals from facility, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 46:1423. Removal of individuals from facility
The department shall remove any child, youth, or all children and youth from any specialized provider when it is determined that one or more violations exist within the specialized provider which places the health and well-being of the child, youth, or children and youth in imminent danger; provided, however, that a contradictory hearing shall be held within seven days thereafter by the district court of the district to determine whether the action was justified and whether and how long it shall continue.
Acts 1985, No. 286, §1; Acts 2014, No. 868, §5, eff. Oct. 1, 2014; Acts 2016, No. 502, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 46:1423
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 46:1423 cover?
Section RS 46:1423 ("Removal of individuals from facility") 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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