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