Developmental Disabilities Law

Rhode Island · Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals · §§ 40.1-22-1 to 40.1-22-9 · 39 sections

Overview

This act governs a state's system of services, supports, and legal protections for people with developmental disabilities. It establishes the administrative framework for that system — setting out which agency or agencies are responsible, who qualifies for services, and how services are authorized, funded, and delivered — and it sets standards for the programs, providers, and facilities that serve this population. It also addresses the rights of individuals receiving services and the procedures governing decisions made about their care.

Editorial summary generated from the text of this act. It is not part of the statute — read the sections below for the operative language.

In the courts

Sections of this act have been cited in 1 court decision.

Most-cited authority: 509 U.S. 312 - Heller v. Doe Ex Rel. Doe

Sections covered

R.I. Gen. Laws § 40.1-22-1Short title
R.I. Gen. Laws § 40.1-22-10Discharges — Judicial review
R.I. Gen. Laws § 40.1-22-11[Repealed.]
R.I. Gen. Laws § 40.1-22-12Forwarding of client’s letters
R.I. Gen. Laws § 40.1-22-13Visits
R.I. Gen. Laws § 40.1-22-14Retention of client for more than six (6) months
R.I. Gen. Laws § 40.1-22-15Hearings
R.I. Gen. Laws § 40.1-22-16Discharge
R.I. Gen. Laws § 40.1-22-17Refusal to discharge
R.I. Gen. Laws § 40.1-22-18[Repealed.]
R.I. Gen. Laws § 40.1-22-19Aliens and nonresidents
R.I. Gen. Laws § 40.1-22-2[Repealed.]
R.I. Gen. Laws § 40.1-22-20Exclusiveness of this chapter
R.I. Gen. Laws § 40.1-22-21State support of poor or indigent clients
R.I. Gen. Laws § 40.1-22-22Guardians ad litem
R.I. Gen. Laws § 40.1-22-23Emergency medical or surgical care
R.I. Gen. Laws § 40.1-22-24[Repealed.]
R.I. Gen. Laws § 40.1-22-25Conspiracy to commit person improperly
R.I. Gen. Laws § 40.1-22-26Deprivation of rights
R.I. Gen. Laws § 40.1-22-27Disciplinary action against employee
R.I. Gen. Laws § 40.1-22-28Severability
R.I. Gen. Laws § 40.1-22-29Applicability to acts done, rights accrued, or orders prior to enactment of chapter
R.I. Gen. Laws § 40.1-22-3Definitions
R.I. Gen. Laws § 40.1-22-30[Repealed.]
R.I. Gen. Laws § 40.1-22-31[Repealed.]
R.I. Gen. Laws § 40.1-22-32[Repealed.]
R.I. Gen. Laws § 40.1-22-33[Repealed.]
R.I. Gen. Laws § 40.1-22-34[Repealed.]
R.I. Gen. Laws § 40.1-22-35[Repealed.]
R.I. Gen. Laws § 40.1-22-36[Repealed.]
R.I. Gen. Laws § 40.1-22-37[Repealed.]
R.I. Gen. Laws § 40.1-22-38[Repealed.]
R.I. Gen. Laws § 40.1-22-39[Repealed.]
R.I. Gen. Laws § 40.1-22-4General powers and duties of the director
R.I. Gen. Laws § 40.1-22-5Construction with other laws
R.I. Gen. Laws § 40.1-22-6Admission as a resident in a facility
R.I. Gen. Laws § 40.1-22-7Voluntary admissions and discharges
R.I. Gen. Laws § 40.1-22-8[Repealed.]
R.I. Gen. Laws § 40.1-22-9Admission upon application of director, relative, or guardian1 cite

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