Louisiana Statutes
§ 28:103 — Deportation of nonresident patients
Louisiana § 28:103
JurisdictionLouisiana
Title 28Mental Health
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Bluebook
La. Stat. Ann. § 28:103 (2026).
Text
§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.
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Legislative History
Amended by Acts 1974, No. 294, §1; Acts 1978, No. 786, §3, eff. July 17, 1978; Acts
2017, No. 369, §2.
Nearby Sections
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§ 28:1
Short title§ 28:100
Leaves of absence for patients§ 28:100.1
Repealed by Acts 2017, No. 369, §7§ 28:101
Boarding out patients§ 28:105
Extradition of escaped patients§ 28:11
Short title§ 28:142
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