ARSD 67:61:06:08. Residential program rights

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Administrative Rules of South Dakota › Title 67 › Article 67:61 SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS › Chapter 67:61:06 Clients' rights › ARSD 67:61:06:08

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Each residential program shall ensure that all clients have:

(1) The right to visitation with family and friends, subject to reasonable written visiting rules and hours established by the agency, provided agency personnel may impose limitations, as necessary for the welfare of the client, if those reasons are documented in the client's case record;

(2) The right to conduct private telephone conversations, subject to reasonable written rules and hours established by the agency, provided agency personnel may impose limitations, as necessary for the welfare of the client, if those reasons are documented in the client's case record;

(3) The right to communicate with a personal physician; and

(4) The right to practice personal religion or attend religious services, within the agency's policies and guidelines.

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