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§ 37-7-144. Patients’ Right to Vote

Each patient in a facility who is eligible to vote shall be given his right to vote in primary, special, and general elections and in referendums. The superintendent or regional state hospital administrator of each facility shall permit and reasonably assist patients: To obtain voter registration forms, applications for absentee ballots, and absentee ballots; To […]

§ 37-7-145. Employment of Patients Outside Facilities

If a patient wishes to be employed outside a facility and if such employment will aid in the patient’s treatment, he shall be assisted in his efforts to secure suitable employment and all benefits flowing from such employment. The department shall encourage such employment of patients and shall promote the training of patients for gainful […]