Section 25-03.1-40 - Rights of patientsEach patient of a treatment facility retains the following rights, subject only to the limitations and restrictions authorized by section 25-03.1-41. A patient has the right:
1. To receive appropriate treatment for mental and physical ailments and for the prevention of illness or disability.2. To the least restrictive conditions necessary to achieve the purposes of treatment.3. To be treated with dignity and respect.4. To be free from unnecessary restraint and isolation.5. To visitation and telephone communications.6. To send and receive sealed mail.7. To keep and use personal clothing and possessions.8. To regular opportunities for outdoor physical exercise.9. To be free to exercise religious faith of choice.10. To be free from unnecessary medication.11. To exercise all civil rights, including the right of habeas corpus.12. Not to be subjected to experimental research without the express and informed written consent of the patient or of the patient's guardian.13. Not to be subjected to psychosurgery or electroconvulsive treatment without the express and informed written consent of the patient or of the patient's guardian.14. In a manner appropriate to the patient's capabilities, to ongoing participation in the planning of services.15. Not to be required to participate in the development of an individual treatment plan.16. To be free from aversive reinforcement conditioning.Amended by S.L. 2021, ch. 220 (HB 1089),§ 2, eff. 8/1/2021.