2021 Ohio Revised Code
Title 51 | Public Welfare
Chapter 5123 | Department of Developmental Disabilities
Section 5123.84 | Free Communication With Others by Residents.
Effective: October 12, 2016
Latest Legislation: House Bill 158 - 131st General Assembly
All residents of institutions for persons with i ntellectual disabilities shall be allowed to communicate freely with others, including but not restricted to the following:
(A) Receiving visitors at reasonable times;
(B) Being visited by counsel or personal physician, or both, at any reasonable time;
(C) Having reasonable access to telephones to make and receive confidential calls, including a reasonable number of free calls if unable to pay for them and assistance in calling if requested and needed;
(D) Having ready access to letter writing materials and stamps, including a reasonable number without cost if the resident is unable to pay for them, to mailing and receiving unopened correspondence, and to receiving assistance in writing if requested and needed.
