Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in Louisiana

How long legally can someone be kept in a hospital for psychiatric reasons? I am being told 15 days if she does not sign the papers. She is of legal age. Is this true?


Asked on 2/17/10, 7:32 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Adam Lambert The Law Office of Adam S. Lambert

My understanding is that a person can be held up to 72 hours if an ER doctor believes they may be a threat to themselves or others. Beyond that, I believe the coroner must commit them.

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Answered on 2/24/10, 1:33 pm


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