§ 40.1-22-7. Voluntary admissions and discharges.
(a) Any individual of lawful age, either personally, or on the application of any relative, friend, or attorney with the individual’s consent, must apply, orally or in writing, for voluntary admission to any facility provided for by this chapter seeking care and residence for alleged developmental disability.
(b) In the discretion of the superintendent or other official in charge of the facility, the individual may be retained for a period not exceeding three (3) days after receipt of written notice from the individual of his or her intention or desire to leave the facility. Notwithstanding any other provisions of law to the contrary, no person admitted to any facility as a voluntary client shall be deprived of any civil right solely by reason of admission nor shall admission modify or vary any civil right of the person, including, but not limited to, civil service or merit rating, ranking, and appointment, or rights relating to the granting, forfeiture, or denial of a license, permit, privilege, or benefit pursuant to any law.
History of Section.P.L. 1970, ch. 324, § 1; P.L. 1978, ch. 195, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 23-43.1-7; P.L. 1979, ch. 39, § 1; P.L. 1995, ch. 122, § 2.
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 - [Repealed.]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 - [Repealed.]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 - [Repealed.]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 - [Repealed.]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 - [Repealed.]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.