Louisiana § RS 9:953 - Authority of the mandatary
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 9:953 — Authority of the mandatary, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 9:953. Authority of the mandatary
A mandate of provisional custody of a child may provide for the health, education and welfare of the child, including the following:
(1) Consenting to and authorizing such medical care, treatment, or surgery as may be necessary for the health, safety, and welfare of the child.
(2) Enrolling the child in such schools or educational institutions as may be necessary for his proper education.
(3) Disciplining the child in such reasonable manner as may be necessary for his proper rearing, supervision, and training.
(4) Doing and performing all other such acts as may be necessary for the shelter, support, and general welfare of the child.
Acts 1992, No. 304, §2; Acts 2015, No. 260, §3, eff. Jan. 1, 2016.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 9:953 cover?
Section RS 9:953 ("Authority of the mandatary") 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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