Louisiana HB546 allows peace officers to take a person into protective custody if they pose a danger to themselves, others, or are gravely disabled.
Louisiana HB546 amends existing law to authorize peace officers to take a person into protective custody if they pose a danger to themselves, others, or are gravely disabled. This change allows peace officers to base their decision on their own observations or credible third-party information. The peace officer must then transport the person to a treatment facility for a medical evaluation. This bill specifies the criteria for immediate protective custody and mandates compliance with existing departmental practices and procedures.
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