The client's right of habeas corpus means that the individual has the right to:
a. have clear information about treatment options
b. handle personal affairs, and make decisions for him- or herself
c. have a speedy legal hearing and evaluation
d. withdraw consent for treatment at any time
C
Habeas corpus is a right protected by the U.S. Constitution that permits a speedy legal hearing and evaluation for any individual who claims he is being detained illegally. In such a hearing, a judge (and at times a jury as well) hears evidence and makes a determination of whether or not the individual may be released or detained for psychiatric treatment.
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