Rhode Island § 40.1-5-17 § 40.1-5-17. Assistance of indigent persons.

Rhode Island Statutes

§ 40.1-5-17 — § 40.1-5-17. Assistance of indigent persons.

Rhode Island § 40.1-5-17

Title 40.1Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals

Ch. 40.1-5Mental Health Law

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 40.1-5-17 (2026).

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§ 40.1-5-17. Assistance of indigent persons.
If the mental health advocate, after examination and investigation of a financial
            statement of a person subject to the provisions of this chapter, is satisfied that
            the person submitting the financial statement is indigent, the mental health advocate
            or one of his or her assistants shall represent the person.
         

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§ 40.1-5-17. Assistance of indigent persons.

If the mental health advocate, after examination and investigation of a financial statement of a person subject to the provisions of this chapter, is satisfied that the person submitting the financial statement is indigent, the mental health advocate or one of his or her assistants shall represent the person.