Sec. 726.
(1) A resident is entitled to unimpeded, private, and uncensored communication with others by mail and telephone and to visit with persons of his or her choice, except in the circumstances and under the conditions set forth in this section.
(2) Each facility shall endeavor to implement the rights guaranteed by subsection (1) by making telephones reasonably accessible, by ensuring that correspondence can be conveniently and confidentially received and mailed, and by making space for visits available. Writing materials, telephone usage funds, and postage shall be provided in reasonable amounts to residents who are unable to procure such items.
(3) Reasonable times and places for the use of telephones and for visits may be established and, if established, shall be in writing and posted in each living unit of a residential program.
(4) The right of a resident to communicate by mail or telephone or receive visitors shall not be further limited except as authorized in the resident's individual plan of services.
(5) A limitation upon the rights guaranteed by subsection (1) shall not apply between a resident and an attorney or a court, or between a resident and other individuals if the communication involves matters that are or may be the subject of legal inquiry.
History: 1974, Act 258, Eff. Aug. 6, 1975 ;-- Am. 1995, Act 290, Eff. Mar. 28, 1996
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 330 - Mental Health Code
Act 258 of 1974 - Mental Health Code (330.1001 - 330.2106)
258-1974-7 - Chapter 7 Rights of Recipients of Mental Health Services (330.1700...330.1758)
Section 330.1700 - Definitions.
Section 330.1704 - Rights of Recipient.
Section 330.1705 - Second Opinion.
Section 330.1706 - Notice of Rights.
Section 330.1706a - Pamphlet; Preparation; Distribution; Contents.
Section 330.1707 - Rights of Minor.
Section 330.1708 - Suitable Services; Treatment Environment; Setting; Rights.
Section 330.1710 - Physical and Mental Examination; Reexamination.
Section 330.1711 - Rights of Family Members.
Section 330.1712 - Individualized Written Plan of Services.
Section 330.1713 - Choice of Physician or Mental Health Professional.
Section 330.1714 - Informing Resident of Clinical Status and Progress.
Section 330.1715 - Services of Mental Health Professional.
Section 330.1716 - Surgery; Consent.
Section 330.1717 - Electroconvulsive Therapy or Other Procedure; Consent.
Section 330.1718 - Psychotropic Drugs.
Section 330.1720 - Statistical Report of Deaths; Investigation.
Section 330.1722 - Protection of Recipient From Abuse or Neglect.
Section 330.1723 - Suspected Abuse of Recipient or Resident; Report to Law Enforcement Agency.
Section 330.1723a - Appointment of Guardian Ad Litem.
Section 330.1724 - Fingerprints, Photographs, Audiorecording, or Use of 1-Way Glass.
Section 330.1726 - Communication by Mail and Telephone; Visits.
Section 330.1728 - Personal Property.
Section 330.1732 - Accepting Funds for Use of Resident.
Section 330.1734 - Facility as Representative Payee or Fiduciary.
Section 330.1736 - Performance of Labor by Resident.
Section 330.1738 - Repealed. 1995, Act 290, Eff. Mar. 28, 1996.
Section 330.1740 - Physical Restraint.
Section 330.1744 - Freedom of Movement.
Section 330.1748 - Confidentiality.
Section 330.1749 - Statement Correcting or Amending Information.
Section 330.1750 - Privileged Communications.
Section 330.1752 - Policies and Procedures.
Section 330.1753 - Recipient Rights System; Review by Department.
Section 330.1756 - State Recipient Rights Advisory Committee; Appointment by Director.
Section 330.1758 - Recipient Rights Advisory Committee; Appointment by Licensed Hospital.