§ 23-17.8-12. Records of the department of behavioral healthcare, developmental disabilities and hospitals.
In any administrative, civil, or criminal proceeding in which the status of the license of any facility which is licensed by the department of behavioral healthcare, developmental disabilities and hospitals is in issue, certified copies of relevant documents on file with the department and the certified statement of the director, his or her equivalent or his or her duly appointed designee as to the status of the license, shall be admissible as evidence of the status of the license, subject to the right of the defendant to subpoena these records in rebuttal. Upon request, copies shall be provided to the person or his or her counsel at least three (3) days before the proceeding.
History of Section.P.L. 1991, ch. 318, § 7; P.L. 1993, ch. 386, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 23-17.8 - Abuse in Healthcare Facilities
Section 23-17.8-1. - Definitions.
Section 23-17.8-2. - Duty to report.
Section 23-17.8-3. - Penalty — Failure to report.
Section 23-17.8-4. - Immunity from liability.
Section 23-17.8-5. - Non-retaliation or discrimination.
Section 23-17.8-6. - Abrogation of privilege.
Section 23-17.8-7. - Notice — Posting provisions.
Section 23-17.8-7.1. - Penalty — Failure to post requirements.
Section 23-17.8-8. - Requirements additional.
Section 23-17.8-10. - Penalties.
Section 23-17.8-10.1. - License revocation.
Section 23-17.8-11. - Records of the department of health.