SECTION 450:15-3-2. General rights statement

(a)   Consumers of mental health or drug or alcohol abuse services shall retain all rights, benefits and privileges guaranteed by the laws and Constitution of the State of Oklahoma and the United States of America, except those specifically lost through due process of law.

(b)   Each consumer has the right to be treated with respect and dignity. This shall be construed to protect and promote human dignity and respect.

(c)   Each consumer has the right to a safe, sanitary, and humane living enviroment.

(d)   Each consumer has the right to a humane psychological environment protecting them from harm, abuse, and neglect.

(e)   Each consumer has the right to services suited to his or her conditions and needs for treatment without regard to his or her race, religion, gender, sexual orientation ethnic origin, age, degree of disability, handicapping condition, legal status.

(f)   In addition to the rights described in (a) through (d) of this Section, all persons receiving mental health or drug or alcohol abuse services shall have the rights guaranteed by this Part, referred to as the Mental Health and Drug or Alcohol Abuse Services Bill of Rights, unless an exception is specifically authorized by this Part or an order of a court of competent jurisdiction.

[Source: Amended at 10 Ok Reg 4093, eff 7-26-93; Amended at 19 Ok Reg 1363, eff 7-1-02; Amended at 20 Ok Reg 2110, eff 7-1-03; Amended at 21 Ok Reg 1726, eff 7-1-04; Amended at 23 Ok Reg 1412, eff 7-1-06]