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Connecticut General Statutes
Title 17a
Chapter 319i
Part III
Patients' Rights
17a-540
(Formerly Sec. 17-206a). Definitions.
17a-541
(Formerly Sec. 17-206b). Deprivation of rights of patient prohibited. Exception.
17a-542
(Formerly Sec. 17-206c). Humane and dignified treatment required. Formulation of discharge plan.
17a-543
(Formerly Sec. 17-206d). Procedures governing medication, treatment, psychosurgery and shock therapy.
17a-543a
Administration of medication to criminal defendant placed in custody of Commissioner of Mental Health and Addiction Services. Special limited conservator.
17a-544
(Formerly Sec. 17-206e). Placement of patient in seclusion or mechanical restraint. Medication not to be used as substitute for habilitation.
17a-545
(Formerly Sec. 17-206f). Physical and psychiatric examinations.
17a-546
(Formerly Sec. 17-206g). Communication by mail and telephone.
17a-547
(Formerly Sec. 17-206h). Visitors. Restrictions on mail, telephone and visitor privileges, when allowed.
17a-548
(Formerly Sec. 17-206i). Patient's rights re clothing, possessions, money and access to records. List of rights to be posted.
17a-549
(Formerly Sec. 17-206j). Denial of employment, housing, licenses, because of history of mental disorder restricted.
17a-550
(Formerly Sec. 17-206k). Remedies of aggrieved persons.
17a-551 to 17a-559
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 17a-551 to 17a-559