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The Laws of New York
Consolidated Laws of New York
CHAPTER 27
Mental Hygiene
TITLE C
Developmental Disabilities Act
ARTICLE 15
Admission of People With Developmental Disabilities to Schools
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SECTION 15.17
Voluntary admissions; notices
Mental Hygiene (MHY) CHAPTER 27, TITLE C, ARTICLE 15
§ 15.17 Voluntary admissions; notices.

The director shall cause all residents admitted on their own
application as voluntary residents to be informed annually of their
status and rights as voluntary residents, including their right to avail
themselves of the facilities of the mental hygiene legal service. At the
time of such periodic notification, the written consent of any such
resident to his continued stay as a voluntary resident shall be obtained
and a copy thereof shall be given to the mental hygiene legal service.