Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 40.1-22 - Developmental Disabilities
Section 40.1-22-16. - Discharge.

§ 40.1-22-16. Discharge.
The director or the superintendent or official in charge of any facility, on having his or her reasons noted on the client’s record, may discharge any client:
(1) Who, in his or her judgment, is substantially improved.
(2) Who, in his or her opinion, is not developmentally disabled.
(3) Who is not substantially improved but whose discharge, in his or her judgment, will not be detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to the client.
History of Section.P.L. 1970, ch. 324, § 1; P.L. 1976, ch. 262, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 23-43.1-16; P.L. 1979, ch. 39, § 1; P.L. 1995, ch. 122, § 2.

Structure Rhode Island General Laws

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 - [Repealed.]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 - [Repealed.]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 - [Repealed.]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 40.1-22-13. - Visits.

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 - [Repealed.]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 - [Repealed.]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.

Section 40.1-22-29. - Applicability to acts done, rights accrued, or orders prior to enactment of chapter.

Section 40.1-22-30 - — 40.1-22-38. [Repealed.]

Section 40.1-22-39. - [Repealed.]