202C.140 Rights of involuntarily committed patients.

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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.