§ 35-1-625 — Protection of clients' rights

(a) Every contract awarded under this act shall require
the provider to guarantee the clients' rights to:
(i) An individualized plan of appropriate services
which provides for the least restrictive treatment that may
reasonably be expected to benefit the client;
(ii) Send and receive sealed mail;
(iii) Wear his own clothing, to keep and use personal
possessions, including toilet articles, unless the articles may
be used to endanger their own or others' lives, and to keep and
be allowed to spend his own money;
(iv) Be free from physical restraints and isolation
except for emergency situations or when isolation or restraint
is a part of a treatment program;
(v) Be free from unnecessary or excessive medication;
(vi) Make and receive telephone calls within
reasonable limits;
(vii) Receive visitors daily; and
(viii) Be informed orally and in writing of the
rights under this section at the time of admission.
(b) Every contract awarded under this act shall require
the provider to:
(i) Post copies of this section conspicuously in each
client area;
(ii) Make copies of this section available to the
client's guardian or immediate family.