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2018 Louisiana Laws
Revised Statutes
TITLE 28 - Mental Health
RS 28:103 - Deportation of nonresident patients

Universal Citation: LA Rev Stat § 28:103 (2018)
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§103. Deportation of nonresident patients

            A. The department or executive authority of this state may return any nonresident patient to the state or country of which he is a legal resident. Pending the return, the department shall provide necessary temporary care for the patient. He shall be suitably clothed and, if necessary, shall be accompanied by an attendant who shall deliver the patient with due care to the proper officials at the destination. If the patient is able to travel alone, he shall be provided with sufficient funds for sustenance and travel.

            B. The department or executive authority of this state may enter into agreements with other states for reciprocity in deporting psychiatric patients.

            Amended by Acts 1974, No. 294, §1; Acts 1978, No. 786, §3, eff. July 17, 1978; Acts 2017, No. 369, §2.

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