645.035 Rights of hospitalized child. (1) A child hospitalized under this chapter shall have the following rights: (a) The right to due process, as defined in KRS 645.170, within the hospital; (b) The right to convalescent leave status if appropriate; (c) The right to be adequately informed as to his individual treatment program; (d) The right to assist in the planning of his treatment program; (e) The right to refuse treatment subject to the provisions of KRS 645.170; (f) The right to maintain and use personal possessions and money; (g) The right to receive visitors subject to the provisions of KRS 645.170; (h) The right to receive payment for work performed on behalf of the hospital; (i) The right to refuse intrusive treatment subject to the provisions of KRS 645.170; (j) The right to be free from unreasonable use of seclusion and restraint subject to the provisions of KRS 645.170; (k) The right to seek relief from participating in his treatment plan; and (l) The right not to be transferred from one (1) facility to another, subject to the provisions of KRS 645.170. (2) A child who is involuntarily hospitalized under this chapter shall have a right to a complete record of the court proceedings without charge for appeal purposes, the right to appeal without bond or filing fee, and the right of habeas corpus. (3) Any child who believes that any right guaranteed by this chapter has been violated shall have the right to contact the court-designated worker in the county where the hospital is located to communicate with the worker and the court. Effective: April 10, 1988 History: Created 1988 Ky. Acts ch. 350, sec. 111, effective April 10, 1988.