Georgia Code
Article 1 - General Provisions
§ 37-3-5. Apprehension by Peace Officer of Patient Who Leaves Facility Without Permission

If, during the period of involuntary hospitalization pursuant to any valid physician’s certificate, court order, or order by the hearing examiner authorized by this chapter, a patient escapes or otherwise leaves a facility without permission, the facility may advise any peace officer that the patient has escaped or otherwise left the facility without permission; and the peace officer shall be authorized to take the patient into custody and return him to such facility.
History. Code 1933, § 88-507.9, enacted by Ga. L. 1979, p. 723, § 10.

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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