75-5-603. Rights of an individual with a severe intellectual disability.
(1) An adult, who is allegedly incapacitated and for whom there is a signed letter or report from a physician or psychologist that indicates that the adult is an individual with a severe intellectual disability, has the right to: except as provided in Section, be represented by counsel before a guardianship is imposed and have counsel represent the adult during the guardianship proceeding; 75-5-606 receive a copy of all documents filed in a guardianship proceeding; have a relative, physician, psychologist, physician assistant, or any interested person speak about or raise any issue of concern on behalf of the adult during the guardianship proceeding; receive information about guardianships from the court; and be treated with respect and dignity.
(2) Except as otherwise provided by this part, if a court orders a full guardianship for an adult and enters an order of appointment that specifies that the adult is an individual with a severe intellectual disability, the adult has the right to: have a relative, physician, psychologist, physician assistant, or any interested person speak about or raise any issue of concern on behalf of the adult in any court hearing about the guardianship; receive a copy of all documents filed in court regarding the guardianship; receive information about guardianships from the court; ask questions and express concerns or complaints about a guardian and the actions of a guardian to the court; to the extent practicable, receive timely, effective, and appropriate health care and medical treatment that does not violate the adult's rights; have all services provided by a guardian at a reasonable rate of compensation; have a court review any request for payment by a guardian to avoid excessive or unnecessary fees or duplicative billing; and receive prudent financial management of the adult's property, including Supplemental Security Income and Supplemental Security Disability Insurance.
(3) If the court enters an order for a limited guardianship for an adult or fails to specify in the order of appointment as to whether the adult is an individual with a severe intellectual disability, the adult has the rights of an incapacitated person described in Section. 75-5-301.5