CHAPTER 11.  VOLUNTARY ADMISSION

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.