IC 12-27-3
    Chapter 3. Conditional Rights of Patients in Residential Settings

IC 12-27-3-1
Reasonable means of communication defined
    Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "reasonable means ofcommunication" includes the following rights:
        (1) To be visited at reasonable times.
        (2) To send and receive sealed mail.
        (3) To have access to a reasonable amount of letter writingmaterials and postage.
        (4) To place and receive telephone calls at the patient's ownexpense.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.21.

IC 12-27-3-2
Rights additional to those recognized in IC 12-27-2
    Sec. 2. The rights described in this chapter are in addition to therights recognized in IC 12-27-2.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.21.

IC 12-27-3-3
Conditional rights
    Sec. 3. Subject to section 4 of this chapter, a patient receivingservices or training in a residential setting is conditionally entitled todo all of the following:
        (1) Wear the individual's own clothes.
        (2) Keep and use personal possessions.
        (3) Keep and spend a reasonable amount of the individual's ownmoney.
        (4) Have access to individual storage space for private use.
        (5) Maintain reasonable means of communication with personsoutside the facility.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.21.

IC 12-27-3-4
Denial or limitation of rights
    Sec. 4. The conditional rights recognized in this chapter may bedenied or limited as follows:
        (1) In the circumstances and according to the proceduresestablished by rules of the appropriate division.
        (2) Because of inconsistency with the design of a treatment orhabilitation program if the program design has been approvedby the division.
        (3) On an individual basis, only for good cause as set forth inthe individual treatment record and approved by the personprimarily responsible for the patient's care and treatment.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.21.

IC 12-27-3-5 Notice of denial or limitation of rights
    Sec. 5. The service provider shall give notice of denial orlimitation of rights under section 4 of this chapter to the following:
        (1) The patient.
        (2) The guardian or appointed advocate of the patient.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.21.