Georgia Code
Article 1 - General Provisions
§ 37-3-2. Authority of Board to Issue Regulations; Powers of Department Generally

Notwithstanding the powers granted to the department under this Code section, the requirements of this Code section as to determination of treatment and care of patients and the investigation of complaints shall not apply to patients hospitalized in an institution operated by or under the control of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs or any other federal agency.
History. Ga. L. 1877, p. 113, §§ 1, 2, 4; Code 1882, §§ 1344b, 1344c, 1344e; Civil Code 1895, §§ 1412, 1413, 1415; Civil Code 1910, §§ 1574, 1575, 1577, 1595; Ga. L. 1931, p. 7, § 41; Code 1933, §§ 35-202, 35-203, 35-205; Ga. L. 1958, p. 697, § 21; Ga. L. 1960, p. 837, § 19; Code 1933, § 88-519, enacted by Ga. L. 1964, p. 499, § 1; Code 1933, § 88-508.1, enacted by Ga. L. 1969, p. 505, § 1; Code 1933, § 88-507.1, enacted by Ga. L. 1978, p. 1789, § 1; Ga. L. 1990, p. 45, § 1.

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Title 37 - Mental Health

Chapter 3 - Examination, Treatment, etc., for Mental Illness

Article 1 - General Provisions

§ 37-3-1. Definitions

§ 37-3-2. Authority of Board to Issue Regulations; Powers of Department Generally

§ 37-3-3. Validity of Hospitalization Orders Entered Before September 1, 1978; Establishment of Regulations as to Orders Authorizing Continued Hospitalization of Patients Hospitalized Before September 1, 1978

§ 37-3-4. Immunity From Liability for Actions Taken in Good Faith Compliance With Admission and Discharge Provisions of Chapter; Immunity Not Applicable to Failure to Meet Standard of Care in Provision of Treatment

§ 37-3-5. Apprehension by Peace Officer of Patient Who Leaves Facility Without Permission