Section 40.1-22-14. – Retention of client for more than six (6) months.
§ 40.1-22-14. Retention of client for more than six (6) months. In cases other than voluntary admissions, if it is determined that care and treatment for a period in excess of six (6) months is required, and no prior application for a hearing was made by the client or someone in his or her behalf, […]
Section 40.1-22-15. – Hearings.
§ 40.1-22-15. Hearings. In the case of a hearing the matter shall be heard as provided in § 40.1-22-10, so far as possible. History of Section.P.L. 1970, ch. 324, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 23-43.1-15; P.L. 1979, ch. 39, § 1.
Section 40.1-22-6. – Admission as a resident in a facility.
§ 40.1-22-6. Admission as a resident in a facility. (a) Any person alleged to be developmentally disabled, warranting observation and possible residential care and treatment in a facility, public or private, as herein defined, who is not held to answer presently to a criminal charge may be admitted to and received and retained as a […]
Section 40.1-22-7. – Voluntary admissions and discharges.
§ 40.1-22-7. Voluntary admissions and discharges. (a) Any individual of lawful age, either personally, or on the application of any relative, friend, or attorney with the individual’s consent, must apply, orally or in writing, for voluntary admission to any facility provided for by this chapter seeking care and residence for alleged developmental disability. (b) In […]
Section 40.1-22-8. – [Repealed.]
§ 40.1-22-8. [Repealed.] History of Section.P.L. 1970, ch. 324, § 1; P.L. 1971, ch. 266, § 1; P.L. 1978, ch. 195, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 23-43.1-8; P.L. 1979, ch. 39, § 1; Repealed by P.L. 1995, ch. 122, § 2, effective July 1, 1995.
Section 40.1-22-9. – Admission upon application of director, relative, or guardian.
§ 40.1-22-9. Admission upon application of director, relative, or guardian. (a)(1) Upon the application of the director of the department of behavioral healthcare, developmental disabilities and hospitals or his or her designee, or of any relative, next of kin, or legally designated guardian of a person alleged to be developmentally disabled, and in need of […]
Section 40.1-22-1. – Short title.
§ 40.1-22-1. Short title. This chapter shall be known as the “Developmental Disabilities Law.” History of Section.P.L. 1970, ch. 324, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 23-43.1-1; P.L. 1979, ch. 39, § 1; P.L. 1995, ch. 122, § 2.
Section 40.1-22-2. – [Repealed.]
§ 40.1-22-2. [Repealed.] History of Section.P.L. 1970, ch. 324, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 23-43.1-2; P.L. 1979, ch. 39, § 1; Repealed by P.L. 1995, ch. 122, § 2, effective July 1, 1995.
Section 40.1-22-3. – Definitions.
§ 40.1-22-3. Definitions. Whenever used in this chapter, or in any order, rule, or regulation made or promulgated pursuant to this chapter, or in the printed forms prepared by the director, unless otherwise expressly stated, or unless the context or subject matter otherwise requires: (1) “Client” means any developmentally disabled adult who is in potential […]
Section 40.1-22-4. – General powers and duties of the director.
§ 40.1-22-4. General powers and duties of the director. (a) The director of behavioral healthcare, developmental disabilities and hospitals is charged with the execution of laws relating to the admission and care of the developmentally disabled. (b) The director shall be responsible for the facilities in the department and such others as are approved to […]