30:4-24.1 - Civil rights and medical care for mentally ill - New Jersey Statutes

30:4-24.1.  Civil rights and medical care for mentally ill
    Every individual who is mentally ill shall be entitled to fundamental civil  rights and to medical care and other professional services in accordance with  accepted standards, provided however that this shall not be construed to  require capital construction.  Every individual between the ages of 5 and 20  years shall be entitled to education and training suited to his age and  attainments.

    Every patient shall have the right to participate in planning for his own treatment to the extent that his condition permits.

     L.1965, c. 59, s. 9.  Amended by L.1975, c. 85, s. 1, eff. May 7, 1975.