Section 5. No person with an intellectual disability shall be retained at a facility except under the provisions of sections six and seven.
Structure Massachusetts General Laws
Part I - Administration of the Government
Chapter 123b - Mental Retardation
Section 4 - Periodic Review; Notice
Section 5 - Retention of Persons
Section 6 - Voluntary Admissions; Consultation With Attorney; Discharge
Section 7 - Voluntary Admissions; Withdrawal; Notice; Examination
Section 8 - Transportation of Persons With an Intellectual Disability; Restraint
Section 9 - Mailing Privileges; Visitation Rights; Legal and Civil Rights
Section 10 - Legal Capacity of Persons Admitted or Committed
Section 11 - Guardian or Conservator; Appointment
Section 13 - Administration of Estate of Deceased Resident
Section 14 - Violent or Unnatural Death of Residents; Notice to District Attorney
Section 15 - Instruction and Education; Work Programs; Sale of Work Products