KRS 202C.140: Rights of involuntarily committed patients.

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.