Section 43-1-3 – Definitions.
As used in the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code: A. “aversive stimuli” means anything that, because it is believed to be unreasonably unpleasant, uncomfortable or distasteful to the client, is administered or done to the client for the purpose of reducing the frequency of a behavior, but does not include verbal therapies, physical restrictions […]
Section 43-1-4 – Legal representation of clients.
A. Clients shall be represented by counsel at all proceedings under the code and shall be entitled to obtain advice of counsel at any time regarding their status under the code. B. The court shall appoint counsel to represent a client who has not retained counsel and is unable to do so. When appointing counsel, […]