Deprivation of rights of persons admitted to facilities

R.I. Gen. Laws § 40.1-5-39., under Chapter 40.1-5 Mental Health Law.

R.I. Gen. Laws § 40.1-5-39.

Any person who willfully withholds from or denies to any person admitted to a facility as defined in this chapter any of his or her rights as granted in this chapter, shall, on conviction thereof, be fined not exceeding two thousand dollars ($2,000) or imprisoned not exceeding two (2) years at the discretion of the court.