Louisiana Children's Code Tit. VIII, Art. 837.3. Six-month evaluation; hearing

A. If, within six months of the initial contradictory hearing to determine the mental capacity of the child to proceed, the restoration service provider determines that the child has not attained the mental capacity to proceed, the provider shall evaluate the likelihood of the child to attain the mental capacity to proceed within two years of the initial contradictory hearing. If unlikely, the court shall, within a reasonable time and after at least ten days notice to the district attorney, counsel for the child, the parents of the child, the child, the physical custodian of the child, and the restoration provider, conduct a contradictory hearing to determine whether the child, in the two years following the initial hearing, will likely have the mental capacity to proceed and whether he is a danger to himself or others, or is gravely disabled.

B. After the hearing, if the court determines that the child will not likely have the mental capacity to proceed within two years of the initial hearing and that the child is not a danger to himself or others, the court may either:

C. After the hearing, if the court determines that the child will not likely have the mental capacity to proceed within two years of the initial hearing, and that the child, as a result of mental illness, is dangerous to himself or others, or is gravely disabled, the court shall order commitment to a designated and medically suitable treatment facility. The court order shall constitute an order of civil commitment as provided in Title XIV. However, no child shall be discharged or conditionally discharged except upon court order after a motion and contradictory hearing.