R.I. Gen. Laws § 40.1-24.5-13: Access to information.

The mental health advocate shall have access to the following information:

(1) The names of all persons in community residences, and the date admission began, unless the resident concerned specifically objects, in writing, to the access at the time of admission.

(2) All current records and files maintained by the community residence, pertaining to individualized service plans and notices of denials or limitations of qualified rights defined in § 40.1-24.5-6, provided that the resident concerned gives written permission for the access.