R.I. Gen. Laws § 40.1-24.5-9: Notification of mental health advocate as to alleged violation of rights.

(a) The director will immediately notify the mental health advocate when a violation of absolute rights under § 40.1-24.5-5 is alleged. Subsequent to oral notification, the director will send to the mental health advocate a copy of the grievance form.

(b) The director will notify the mental health advocate when a violation of qualified rights under § 40.1-24.5-6 is alleged by sending to the advocate a copy of the grievance form.

(c) The director will send to the mental health advocate a copy of all written resolutions for all grievances filed under § 40.1-24.5-8.