§ 40.1-22-14 - Retention of client for more than six (6) months. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 40.1-22-14

   § 40.1-22-14  Retention of client for morethan six (6) months. – In cases other than voluntary admissions, if it is determined that care andtreatment for a period in excess of six (6) months is required, and no priorapplication for a hearing was made by the client or someone in his or herbehalf, then to retain a client beyond the period, the official in charge ofthe facility to which the client was admitted shall notify the client, his orher spouse and nearest relative, if known, and the applicant petitioning forhis or her original admission, if available, of the client's right to a hearingon the issue of his or her continued retention. If no request for a hearing ismade within ten (10) days of notification, the client may be retained for anadditional six (6) month period, subject thereafter to similar notifications,at least, annually.