2011 Louisiana Laws
Children's Code
CHC 894 — Disposition after finding of insanity
Art. 894. Disposition after finding of insanity
In cases in which a child has not been adjudicated a delinquent and has been found to be insane at the time of the offense, the court may either:
(1) Place the child in the custody of his parents or other suitable person under such terms and conditions as deemed in the best interests of the child and the public.
(2) Place the child on probation in the custody of his parents or other suitable person under such terms and conditions as deemed in the best interests of the child and the public.
(3) Commit the child to the Department of Health and Hospitals, office of behavioral health or a private mental institution or an institution for the mentally ill pursuant to Article 895.
Acts 1991, No. 235, §8, eff. Jan. 1, 1992; Acts 2009, No. 384, §5, eff. July 1, 2010.
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