Pennsylvania Code
Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES
Part VIII - Intellectual Disability and Autism Manual
Subpart E - Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services
Article I - Licensing/Approval
Chapter 6400 - COMMUNITY HOMES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH AN INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY
RESTRICTIVE PROCEDURES
Section 6400.210 - Access to or the use of an individual's personal property

Universal Citation: 55 PA Code § 6400.210

Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 44, November 2, 2024

(a) Access to or the use of an individual's personal funds or property may not be used as a reward or punishment.

(b) An individual's personal funds or property may not be used as payment for damages unless the individual consents to make restitution for the damages. The following consent provisions apply unless there is a court-ordered restitution:

(1) A separate written consent is required for each incidence of restitution.

(2) Consent shall be obtained in the presence of the individual or a person designated by the individual.

(3) The home may not coerce the individual to provide consent.

The provisions of this §6400.210 issued under sections 201(2), 403(b), 403.1(a) and (b), 911 and 1021 of the Human Services Code (62 P.S. §§ 201(2), 403(b), 403.1(a) and (b), 911 and 1021); and section 201(2) of the Mental Health and Intellectual Disability Act of 1966 (50 P.S. § 4201(2)).

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