Rhode Island § 40.1-5-12 § 40.1-5-12. Habeas corpus and other remedies.

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§ 40.1-5-12 — § 40.1-5-12. Habeas corpus and other remedies.

Rhode Island § 40.1-5-12

Title 40.1Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals

Ch. 40.1-5Mental Health Law

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 40.1-5-12 (2026).

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§ 40.1-5-12. Habeas corpus and other remedies.
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as abrogating any rights of a person certified
            or someone acting on his or her behalf to petition for writ of habeas corpus and/or
            other relief. In addition, petitions may be specifically based upon, but not limited
            to, the following grounds:
         
(1) An alleged insufficiency or illegality of the proceedings leading to the patient's
            certification not previously litigated on appeal;
         
(2) Although the certification proceedings were proper, the patient's continued detention
            or hospital

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§ 40.1-5-12. Habeas corpus and other remedies.

Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as abrogating any rights of a person certified or someone acting on his or her behalf to petition for writ of habeas corpus and/or other relief. In addition, petitions may be specifically based upon, but not limited to, the following grounds:

(1) An alleged insufficiency or illegality of the proceedings leading to the patient's certification not previously litigated on appeal;

(2) Although the certification proceedings were proper, the patient's continued detention or hospitalization or the form of his or her hospitalization is not warranted under the provisions of this chapter;

(3) The absence of a planned and adequate treatment program to meet the needs of the patient.