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Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
No public or private developmental disabilities facility shall restrict the visiting of a client by anyone at any time of the day or night; however, in special circumstances when the client is ill or incapacitated and a visit would not be in his or her best interest, visitation may be restricted temporarily during the illness or incapacity when documented in the client's individualized program plan, as defined in § 40.1-21-4.3(7).
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Rhode Island General Laws Title 40.1. Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals § 40.1-22-13. Visits - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ri/title-401-behavioral-healthcare-developmental-disabilities-and-hospitals/ri-gen-laws-sect-40-1-22-13/
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