2006 Ohio Revised Code - [5126.04.3] 5126.043.Guardian\'s authority as to consent; incompetent\'s participation in decisions.

[§ 5126.04.3] § 5126.043. Guardian's authority as to consent; incompetent's participation in decisions.
 

When an individual with mental retardation or other developmental disability is required within this chapter to consent, refuse to give consent, or withdraw consent for services and the individual has been adjudicated incompetent pursuant to Chapter 2111. of the Revised Code, the guardian for the individual appointed under that chapter and functioning in accordance with the appointment shall be responsible for giving, refusing to give, or withdrawing the consent for services. 
 

Individuals with mental retardation and other developmental disabilities, including those who have been adjudicated incompetent pursuant to Chapter 2111. of the Revised Code, have the right to participate in decisions that affect their lives and to have their needs, desires, and preferences considered. 
 

HISTORY: RC § 5126.01.2, 145 v H 694 (Eff 11-11-94); RC § 5126.04.3, 146 v H 629. Eff 3-13-97.

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