History. Code 1933, § 88-502.15, enacted by Ga. L. 1969, p. 505, § 1; Ga. L. 1971, p. 623, § 1; Ga. L. 1971, p. 784, § 1; Code 1933, § 88-502.19, enacted by Ga. L. 1971, p. 807, § 1; Code 1933, § 88-502.18, enacted by Ga. L. 1978, p. 1789, § 1; Ga. L. 1995, p. 10, § 37; Ga. L. 2016, p. 313, § 3/SB 271; Ga. L. 2017, p. 774, § 37/HB 323; Ga. L. 2022, p. 611, § 2-24/HB 752.
The 2022 amendment, effective July 1, 2022, inserted “mental health care agent,” in the second sentence of subsection (b); added “or her” at the end of subsection (e); and inserted “or her” near the middle of subsection (f) and in the first sentence of subsection (g).
Cross references.
Guardians of incapacitated adults, T. 29, C. 5.
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 3 - Examination, Treatment, etc., for Mental Illness
Article 6 - Rights and Privileges of Patients, Their Representatives, etc., Generally
§ 37-3-140. Retention of Rights and Privileges by Patients Generally; Right to Due Process
§ 37-3-141. Patients’ Right to Legal Counsel
§ 37-3-144. Patients’ Right to Vote
§ 37-3-145. Employment of Patients Outside Facilities
§ 37-3-146. Education of Children Undergoing Treatment in a Facility