Code of Massachusetts Regulations
115 CMR - DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES
Title 115 CMR 9.00 - Investigations And Reporting Responsibilities
Section 9.18 - Role of Human Rights Committee
Universal Citation: 115 MA Code of Regs 115.9
Current through Register 1518, March 29, 2024
(1) Responsibilities for Individuals Who Require Assistance.
(a) The human rights committee shall assist
an individual involved in a complaint to ensure that his or her rights are
adequately protected. Such assistance may include arrangements for
interpreters, representation by an independent attorney or advocate, and
assistive and supportive devices and technologies. A list of attorneys or
advocates shall be maintained by the human rights committee and made available
to an individual upon request.
(b)
Where an individual is unable to obtain representation or an advocate, the
human rights committee may request the assistance of the service coordinator in
ascertaining the capability of the individual and seeking an attorney or
advocate to represent the individual.
(c) The human rights committee shall assist
an individual in filing a complaint upon request.
(2) Party to Complaints or Proceedings. The human rights committee of a provider shall be a party to all complaints involving individuals served by the provider, and shall receive copies of the documents distributed to the parties as provided in 115 CMR 9.00.
(3) Human Rights Committees shall treat as confidential all information and documents which they receive in their capacity as a party.
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