§ 3-1001. Protection and advocacy services to persons with developmental disabilities
West's Annotated Code of MarylandCourts and Judicial Proceedings
MD Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings, § 3-1001
§ 3-1001. Protection and advocacy services to persons with developmental disabilities
(a) There shall be provided protection and advocacy services to persons with developmental disabilities.
(b) The term “developmental disabilities” shall mean a severe, chronic disability of a person which:
(c) The term “protection and advocacy services” includes the pursuit of legal, administrative, and other appropriate remedies to protect the rights of persons with developmental disabilities.
(d) Protection and advocacy services shall be provided by an entity or entities, which may include private, nonprofit corporations, with the authority to pursue legal, administrative, and other appropriate remedies to insure the protection of the rights of persons with developmental disabilities who are receiving treatment, services, or habilitation within this State.
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Added by Acts 1981, c. 592, § 1, eff. July 1, 1981.
MD Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings, § 3-1001, MD CTS & JUD PRO § 3-1001
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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