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R.I. Gen. Laws § 40.1-5-23

Access to information

Known as the Mental Health Law

The act spans §§ 40.1-5-1 to 40.1-5-9 (48 sections).

P.L. 1974, ch. 119, § 1; P.L. 1976, ch. 215, § 1.

The mental health advocate shall have access to the following information:

(1) The names of all persons in treatment, and the date and place where treatment was begun, unless the patient specifically objects in writing. The patient shall be informed of his or her right to so object at the time of his or her admission.

(2) All written protests and withdrawals of protests of involuntary treatment.

(3) All current records required to be maintained under the provisions of this chapter, pertaining to individualized treatment plans and notices of denials of special rights, provided that the patient in treatment or guardian gives written permission.

Official source: Rhode Island General Assembly. Reproduced from public-domain Rhode Island statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.