Voluntary admission of minors

La. Child. Code art. 1464

La. Child. Code art. 1464

Art. 1464. Voluntary admission of minors A. Any minor sixteen years of age or older may apply for voluntary admission to a treatment facility pursuant to this Chapter. B. A minor so admitted shall have the same rights as an adult patient. C. The admitting physician may admit the person on either a formal or informal basis, as hereinafter provided. Acts 1991, No. 235, §14, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.