GENERAL LAWS OF MASSACHUSETTS

CHAPTER 123B. MENTAL RETARDATION.

Chapter 123B, Section 1. Definitions.

Chapter 123B, Section 2. Mental retardation; regulations.

Chapter 123B, Section 3. Transfers; notice to guardian or relative; consent; objection; hearing; right to counsel; emergency transfer.

Chapter 123B, Section 4. Periodic review; notice.

Chapter 123B, Section 5. Retention of persons.

Chapter 123B, Section 6. Voluntary admissions; consultation with attorney; discharge.

Chapter 123B, Section 7. Voluntary admissions; withdrawal; notice; examination.

Chapter 123B, Section 8. Transportation of mentally retarded persons; restraint.

Chapter 123B, Section 9. Mailing privileges; visitation rights; legal and civil rights.

Chapter 123B, Section 10. Legal capacity of persons admitted or committed.

Chapter 123B, Section 11. Guardian or conservator; appointment.

Chapter 123B, Section 12. Deposit of funds held in trust for residents; unclaimed funds and personal property; fiduciaries.

Chapter 123B, Section 13. Administration of estate of deceased resident.

Chapter 123B, Section 14. Violent or unnatural death of residents; notice to district attorney.

Chapter 123B, Section 15. Instruction and education; work programs; sale of work products.

Chapter 123B, Section 16. Charges for care of persons in facilities.

Chapter 123B, Section 17. Records; inspection.


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