A law enforcement officer who uses a declarant’s valid psychiatric advance directive and acts in good faith reliance on the instructions contained in such directive shall not be subject to criminal prosecution or civil liability for any harm to such declarant that results from a good faith effort to follow such directive’s instructions.
History. Code 1981, § 37-11-14 , enacted by Ga. L. 2022, p. 611, § 1-1/HB 752.
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 11 - Psychiatric Advance Directive
§ 37-11-4. Execution of Psychiatric Advance Directive; Appointment of Mental Health Care Agent
§ 37-11-5. Designation of Agent; Authority; Removal by Court
§ 37-11-7. Persons Ineligible to Serve as Agents
§ 37-11-8. Withdrawal by Agent
§ 37-11-9. Witness Requirement; Period of Validity; Civil Liability of Witnesses; Copies
§ 37-11-10. Revocation; Effect of Marriage or Appointment of Guardian
§ 37-11-11. Inclusion in Medical Record; Continuing Consent
§ 37-11-13. Immunity From Liability or Disciplinary Action for Health Care Providers
§ 37-11-14. Immunity for Law Enforcement
§ 37-11-15. Application; Usage of Form; Use of Substantially Similar Forms