Part III - PATIENTS' RIGHTS
- Section 17a-540 - (Formerly Sec. 17-206a). Definitions
- Section 17a-541 - (Formerly Sec. 17-206b). Deprivation of rights of patient prohibited. Exception
- Section 17a-542 - (Formerly Sec. 17-206c). Humane and dignified treatment required. Formulation of discharge plan
- Section 17a-543 - (Formerly Sec. 17-206d). Procedures governing medication, treatment, psychosurgery and shock therapy
- Section 17a-543a - Administration of medication to criminal defendant placed in custody of Commissioner of Mental Health and Addiction Services. Special limited conservator
- Section 17a-544 - (Formerly Sec. 17-206e). Placement of patient in seclusion or mechanical restraint. Medication not to be used as substitute for habilitation
- Section 17a-545 - (Formerly Sec. 17-206f). Physical and psychiatric examinations
- Section 17a-546 - (Formerly Sec. 17-206g). Communication by mail and telephone
- Section 17a-547 - (Formerly Sec. 17-206h). Visitors. Restrictions on mail, telephone and visitor privileges, when allowed
- Section 17a-548 - (Formerly Sec. 17-206i). Patient's rights re clothing, possessions, money and access to records. List of rights to be posted
- Section 17a-549 - (Formerly Sec. 17-206j). Denial of employment, housing, licenses, because of history of mental disorder restricted
- Section 17a-550 - (Formerly Sec. 17-206k). Remedies of aggrieved persons
- Section 17a-551 to 17a-559 - Reserved for future use