§ 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, then to retain a client beyond the period, the official in charge of the facility to which the client was admitted shall notify the client, his or her spouse and nearest relative, if known, and the applicant petitioning for his or her original admission, if available, of the client’s right to a hearing on the issue of his or her continued retention. If no request for a hearing is made within ten (10) days of notification, the client may be retained for an additional six-month (6) period, subject thereafter to similar notifications, at least, annually.
History of Section.P.L. 1970, ch. 324, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 23-43.1-14; P.L. 1979, ch. 39, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 40.1 - Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals
Chapter 40.1-22 - Developmental Disabilities
Section 40.1-22-1. - Short title.
Section 40.1-22-2. - [Repealed.]
Section 40.1-22-3. - Definitions.
Section 40.1-22-4. - General powers and duties of the director.
Section 40.1-22-5. - Construction with other laws.
Section 40.1-22-6. - Admission as a resident in a facility.
Section 40.1-22-7. - Voluntary admissions and discharges.
Section 40.1-22-8. - [Repealed.]
Section 40.1-22-9. - Admission upon application of director, relative, or guardian.
Section 40.1-22-10. - Discharges — Judicial review.
Section 40.1-22-11. - [Repealed.]
Section 40.1-22-12. - Forwarding of client’s letters.
Section 40.1-22-14. - Retention of client for more than six (6) months.
Section 40.1-22-15. - Hearings.
Section 40.1-22-16. - Discharge.
Section 40.1-22-17. - Refusal to discharge.
Section 40.1-22-18. - [Repealed.]
Section 40.1-22-19. - Aliens and nonresidents.
Section 40.1-22-20. - Exclusiveness of this chapter.
Section 40.1-22-21. - State support of poor or indigent clients.
Section 40.1-22-22. - Guardians ad litem.
Section 40.1-22-23. - Emergency medical or surgical care.
Section 40.1-22-24. - [Repealed.]
Section 40.1-22-25. - Conspiracy to commit person improperly.
Section 40.1-22-26. - Deprivation of rights.
Section 40.1-22-27. - Disciplinary action against employee.
Section 40.1-22-28. - Severability.