(1) An adult, who is allegedly incapacitated and for whom there is a signed letter or report from a physician or psychologist that indicates that the adult is an individual with a severe intellectual disability, has the right to: (a) except as provided in Section 75-5-606, be represented by counsel before a guardianship is imposed and have counsel represent the adult during the guardianship proceeding; (b) receive a copy of all documents filed in a guardianship proceeding; (c) have a relative, physician, psychologist, physician assistant, or any interested person speak about or raise any issue of concern on behalf of the adult during the guardianship proceeding; (d) receive information about guardianships from the court; and (e) be treated with respect and dignity. (2) Except as otherwise provided by this part, if a court orders a full guardianship for an adult and enters an order of appointment that specifies that the adult is an individual with a severe intellectual disability, the adult has the right to: (a) have a relative, physician, psychologist, physician assistant, or any interested person speak about or raise any issue of concern on behalf of the adult in any court hearing about the guardianship; (b) receive a copy of all documents filed in court regarding the guardianship; (c) receive information about guardianships from the court; (d) ask questions and express concerns or complaints about a guardian and the actions of a guardian to the court; (e) to the extent practicable, receive timely, effective, and appropriate health care and medical treatment that does not violate the adult's rights; (f) have all services provided by a guardian at a reasonable rate of compensation; (g) have a court review any request for payment by a guardian to avoid excessive or unnecessary fees or duplicative billing; and (h) receive prudent financial management of the adult's property, including Supplemental Security Income and Supplemental Security Disability Insurance. (3) If the court enters an order for a limited guardianship for an adult or fails to specify in the order of appointment as to whether the adult is an individual with a severe intellectual disability, the adult has the rights of an incapacitated person described in Section 75-5-301.5.
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