§ 23-1.10-14. Visitation rights — Mail and other communications.
(a) Subject to reasonable rules regarding hours of visitation which the director may adopt, patients in any approved treatment facility shall be granted opportunities for adequate consultation with counsel, and for continuing contact with family and friends consistent with an effective treatment program.
(b) Neither mail nor other communication to or from a patient in any approved treatment facility may be intercepted, read, or censored. The director may adopt reasonable rules regarding the use of telephone by patients in approved treatment facilities.
History of Section.P.L. 1972, ch. 130, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 40.1-4-14; P.L. 1995, ch. 370, art. 14, § 4.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Section 23-1.10-1. - Declaration of policy.
Section 23-1.10-2. - Definitions.
Section 23-1.10-3. - Powers assumed by department.
Section 23-1.10-4. - Duties of department.
Section 23-1.10-5. - [Reserved.]
Section 23-1.10-6. - Comprehensive program for treatment.
Section 23-1.10-8. - Rules as to acceptance for treatment.
Section 23-1.10-9. - Voluntary treatment of alcoholics.
Section 23-1.10-11. - Emergency commitment.
Section 23-1.10-12. - Involuntary commitment of alcoholics.
Section 23-1.10-13. - Confidentiality of records — Availability for research.
Section 23-1.10-14. - Visitation rights — Mail and other communications.
Section 23-1.10-15. - Payment for treatment.
Section 23-1.10-16. - Limits on application of laws punishing intoxication.
Section 23-1.10-17. - Severability.
Section 23-1.10-18. - Application of Administrative Procedures Act.
Section 23-1.10-19. - Rules and regulations.
Section 23-1.10-20. - Pilot alternative program established.