Ky. Rev. Stat. § 202C.140

Current through 2024 Ky. Acts ch. 225

Section 202C.140 - Rights of involuntarily committed patients

A respondent involuntarily committed under this chapter shall have the following rights as a patient:

(1) The right to be adequately informed as to his or her individual treatment program;

(2) The right to assist in the planning of his or her treatment program;

(3) The right to refuse treatment subject to the provisions of KRS 202C.150;

(4) The right to maintain, keep, and use personal possessions and money;

(5) The right to receive visitors;

(6) The right to receive payment for work performed on behalf of the forensic psychiatric facility;

(7) The right to refuse intrusive treatment subject to the provisions of KRS 202C.150;

(8) The right to be free from unreasonable use of seclusion and restraint;

(9) The right to seek relief from participating in his or her treatment plan; and

(10) The right to the assistance of counsel to uphold these rights and all rights under this chapter.

KRS 202C.140

Effective: April 1, 2021

Created 2021 Ky. Acts ch. 175, sec. 19, effective April 1, 2021.

Added by 2021 Ky. Acts ch. 175,§ 19, eff. 4/1/2021.