CHC 895 - Commitment to mental institution - Louisiana Statutes

Art. 895. Commitment to mental institution

A. In cases in which a child has been adjudicated a delinquent, the court may commit him to a public or private mental institution or institution for the mentally ill if the court finds, based on psychological or psychiatric evaluation, that the child has a mental disorder, other than mental retardation, which has a substantial adverse effect on his ability to function and requires care and treatment in an institution.

B. This finding shall not be made unless the child is accorded his right to special counsel in accordance with Article 809(B).

Acts 1991, No. 235, §8, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.