Current through 2024-51, December 18, 2024
Section 193-1-A-IV - LEAST RESTRICTIVE APPROPRIATE SETTINGA. Recipients have the right to be treated in the least restrictive appropriate setting to meet their needs.B. Any restrictions or limitations in an inpatient setting shall be determined and imposed pursuant to the Right to Individualized Treatment and the Right to Informed Consent to Treatment.C. No recipient shall be held in treatment against his or her will by policy, procedure or practice, except by order of court or by emergency hospitalization procedures.D. Agencies or facilities proposing persons for commitment shall first fully consider less restrictive appropriate settings and treatment modalities pursuant to 34-B M.R.S.A. §3864(5).E. Involuntary hospitalization provisions shall not be utilized only as a means to accomplish admission, to obtain transportation, or for administrative reasons.14- 193 C.M.R. ch. 1, § A-IV