Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 40.1-5 - Mental Health Law
Section 40.1-5-21. - Annual report.

§ 40.1-5-21. Annual report.
The mental health advocate shall annually submit to the governor, the director, and the general assembly a detailed report analyzing the work of his or her office and any recommendations resulting therefrom.
History of Section.P.L. 1974, ch. 119, § 1.

Structure Rhode Island General Laws

Rhode Island General Laws

Title 40.1 - Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals

Chapter 40.1-5 - Mental Health Law

Section 40.1-5-1. - Short title.

Section 40.1-5-2. - Definitions.

Section 40.1-5-3. - General powers and duties of state department of behavioral healthcare, developmental disabilities and hospitals.

Section 40.1-5-4. - Delegation of authority by director.

Section 40.1-5-5. - Admission of patients generally — Rights of patients — Patients’ records — Competence of patients.

Section 40.1-5-6. - Voluntary admission.

Section 40.1-5-7. - Emergency certification.

Section 40.1-5-7.1. - Emergency transportation by police.

Section 40.1-5-8. - Civil court certification.

Section 40.1-5-9. - Right to treatment — Treatment plan.

Section 40.1-5-10. - Periodic institutional review proceedings.

Section 40.1-5-11. - Discharge — Recertification.

Section 40.1-5-12. - Habeas corpus and other remedies.

Section 40.1-5-13. - Mental health advocate.

Section 40.1-5-14. - Appointment and term of office of mental health advocate.

Section 40.1-5-15. - Staff of mental health advocate.

Section 40.1-5-16. - Appropriations.

Section 40.1-5-17. - Assistance of indigent persons.

Section 40.1-5-18. - Confidentiality of information received.

Section 40.1-5-19. - False statements and representations.

Section 40.1-5-20. - Exemption from court fees or charges.

Section 40.1-5-21. - Annual report.

Section 40.1-5-22. - Duties of the mental health advocate.

Section 40.1-5-23. - Access to information.

Section 40.1-5-24. - Rights and powers of mental health advocate.

Section 40.1-5-24.1. - Powers to accept grants and bequests.

Section 40.1-5-25. - Use of confidential information.

Section 40.1-5-26. - Disclosure of confidential information and records.

Section 40.1-5-27. - Release of information to patient’s family.

Section 40.1-5-27.1. - Disclosure by mental health professional.

Section 40.1-5-28. - Notice of disappearance of patient.

Section 40.1-5-29. - Record of disclosure.

Section 40.1-5-30. - Statistical data.

Section 40.1-5-31. - Maintenance of facilities.

Section 40.1-5-32. - Transfer of patients.

Section 40.1-5-33. - Payment for care and treatment.

Section 40.1-5-34. - Exclusiveness of this chapter.

Section 40.1-5-35. - Support of poor or indigent patients.

Section 40.1-5-36. - Guardians ad litem.

Section 40.1-5-37. - Service of process on patients.

Section 40.1-5-38. - Conspiracy to admit person improperly.

Section 40.1-5-39. - Deprivation of rights of persons admitted to facilities.

Section 40.1-5-40. - Disciplinary action against employees of facilities.

Section 40.1-5-40.1. - Duty to report.

Section 40.1-5-40.2. - Immunity from liability for reporting patient abuse.

Section 40.1-5-41. - Immunity of physicians and surgeons from liability.

Section 40.1-5-42. - Severability.

Section 40.1-5-43. - Applicability to acts done, rights accruing, orders, or admissions prior to January 1, 1975.