This Louisiana statute establishes the legislative findings and purpose behind the Adult Protective Services Act, requiring mandatory reporting of suspected abuse or neglect of adults who cannot protect themselves physically or mentally. It directs that protective services be provided by the adult protection agency following such reports, available regardless of income, while emphasizing the least restrictive approach to personal and civil rights.
View official sourceLogin Sign-Up Home Laws Bills Sessions House Senate Committees Legislators My Legis 2026 Regular Session Other Sessions 2026 Regular Session Other Sessions House Committees Senate Committees Miscellaneous Committees Scheduled Meetings Representatives Senators Caucuses and Delegations RS 15:1502 §1502. Legislative findings and declaration A. The purpose of this Section is to protect adults who cannot physically or mentally protect themselves and who are harmed or threatened with harm through action or inaction by themselves or by the individuals responsible for their care or by other parties, by requiring mandatory reporting of suspected cases of abuse or neglect by any person having reasonable cause to believe that such a case exists. It is intended that, as a result of such reports, protective services shall be provided by the adult protection agency. Such services shall be available as needed without regard to income. B. It is the further intent of the legislature to authorize only the least possible restriction on the exercise of personal and civil rights consistent with the person's need for services and to require that due process be followed in imposing such restrictions. Acts 2008, No. 181, §2, eff. June 13, 2008. If you experience any technical difficulties navigating this website, contact the webmaster. P.O. Box 94062 (900 North Third Street) Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70804-9062