53-21-168. Statement of rights to be furnished and posted. Each patient shall promptly upon admission receive in language the patient understands a written statement of all of the patient's rights under this part, including the right to treatment, the right to the development of a treatment plan, the right to and the availability of legal counsel, and the rules for patient labor. In addition, a copy of the statement of rights must be posted in each ward.

     History: En. 38-1331 by Sec. 31, Ch. 466, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 17, Ch. 546, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 38-1331; amd. Sec. 1924, Ch. 56, L. 2009.