Louisiana Order Appointing Mental Health Professional is a legal document issued by a court of law in Louisiana to appoint a mental health professional to assess an individual's mental state. This order typically arises from a petition for a mental health evaluation and is used to appoint a qualified mental health practitioner to conduct an evaluation and provide a subsequent report to the court. The order can be issued for a variety of reasons, such as determining competency to stand trial, determining whether an individual is of sound mind to make decisions, or making decisions regarding guardianship or conservatorship. There are two types of Louisiana Order Appointing Mental Health Professional: 1. Examining Authority Order: An Examining Authority Order is an order issued by a court to appoint a mental health professional to evaluate an individual's mental state and provide a report. This type of order can be issued for a variety of reasons, such as determining competency to stand trial, making decisions regarding guardianship or conservatorship, or determining whether an individual is of sound mind to make decisions. 2. Mental Health Professional Order: A Mental Health Professional Order is an order issued by a court to appoint a mental health professional to provide an evaluation and a subsequent report to the court. This type of order is typically issued in response to a petition for a mental health evaluation. The mental health professional will assess the individual's mental state and provide a report to the court for consideration.