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.