Rhode Island § 40.1-5-23 § 40.1-5-23. Access to information.

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§ 40.1-5-23 — § 40.1-5-23. Access to information.

Rhode Island § 40.1-5-23

Title 40.1Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals

Ch. 40.1-5Mental Health Law

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 40.1-5-23 (2026).

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§ 40.1-5-23. Access to information.
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 trea

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§ 40.1-5-23. Access to information.

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.