Louisiana § 28:226 Determination of incapacity

Louisiana Statutes

§ 28:226 — Determination of incapacity

Louisiana § 28:226

Title 28Mental Health

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La. Stat. Ann. § 28:226 (2026).

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A.The incapacity of a principal shall be established by two physicians who have personally examined the principal, determined that he is incapable, and signed a written certificate. The written certificate shall be made part of the principal's medical record.

B.The determination that the principal has regained his capacity while in the treatment facility shall be made by any licensed physician and entered in the principal's medical record. The principal automatically regains his capacity when he is discharged from the treatment facility.

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A. The incapacity of a principal shall be established by two physicians who have personally examined the principal, determined that he is incapable, and signed a written certificate. The written certificate shall be made part of the principal's medical record.
B. The determination that the principal has regained his capacity while in the treatment facility shall be made by any licensed physician and entered in the principal's medical record. The principal automatically regains his capacity when he is discharged from the treatment facility.