Community Grievance Decision Digest

Due Process of Law

The decision summaries regarding this law may be found in the document:
  Community Grievance Decision Digest: Decisions. (PDF, 512KB)

THE LAW:

Each patient shall..." Have a right to a humane psychological... environment within the hospital facilities..."

ss. 51.61(1)(m), Wis. Stats. [Emphasis added.]

"Each patient shall be given an opportunity to refute any accusations prior to initiation of disciplinary action."

DHS 94.24(2)(g), Wis. Admin. Code [Emphasis added.]

"No patient may be disciplined for a violation of a treatment facility rule unless the patient has had prior notice of the rule."

DHS 94.24(2)(h), Wis. Admin. Code [Emphasis added.]

NOTE: See also Rules and Sanctions section of this digest.

Last Updated: November 10, 2009