General Laws of Massachusetts (Last Updated: January 16, 2020) |
PART I ADMINISTRATION OF THE GOVERNMENT |
TITLE XVII. PUBLIC WELFARE |
CHAPTER 123B. MENTAL RETARDATION |
SECTION 1. Definitions |
SECTION 2. Regulations |
SECTION 3. Transfers; notice to guardian or relative; consent; objection; hearing; right to counsel; emergency transfer |
SECTION 4. Periodic review; notice |
SECTION 5. Retention of persons |
SECTION 6. Voluntary admissions; consultation with attorney; discharge |
SECTION 7. Voluntary admissions; withdrawal; notice; examination |
SECTION 8. Transportation of persons with an intellectual disability; restraint |
SECTION 9. Mailing privileges; visitation rights; legal and civil rights |
SECTION 10. Legal capacity of persons admitted or committed |
SECTION 11. Guardian or conservator; appointment |
SECTION 12. Deposit of funds held in trust for residents; unclaimed funds and personal property; fiduciaries |
SECTION 13. Administration of estate of deceased resident |
SECTION 14. Violent or unnatural death of residents; notice to district attorney |
SECTION 15. Instruction and education; work programs; sale of work products |
SECTION 16. Charges for care of persons in facilities |
SECTION 17. Records; inspection |