History. Code 1981, § 37-3-81.1 , enacted by Ga. L. 1986, p. 1098, § 4; Ga. L. 1987, p. 3, § 37; Ga. L. 1987, p. 797, § 1; Ga. L. 1991, p. 1059, § 15.
Code Commission notes.
Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, in 1986, “Sections” was substituted for “Section” in subsection (d).
Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-3 , in 1987, the amendment of subparagraph (a)(3)(A) of this Code section by Ga. L. 1987, p. 3, § 27, was treated as impliedly repealed and superseded by Ga. L. 1987, p. 797, § 5, due to irreconcilable conflict. See County of Butts v. Strahan, 151 Ga. 417 (1921); Keener v. McDougall, 232 Ga. 273 (1974).
Law reviews.
For comment, “1986 Amendments to Georgia’s Mental Health Statutes: The Latest Attempt to Provide a Solution to the Problem of the Chronically Mentally Ill,” see 36 Emory L.J. 1313 (1987).
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 3 - Examination, Treatment, etc., for Mental Illness
Article 3 - Examination, Hospitalization, and Treatment of Involuntary Patients
Part 3 - Determination of Need for Treatment, Admission to Treatment Facilities
§ 37-3-80. Designation of Treatment Facilities
§ 37-3-81. Procedure for Detention of Patient Beyond Evaluation Period; Final Disposition
§ 37-3-81.1. Disposition of Patient Upon Hearing
§ 37-3-82. Procedure Upon Failure of or Noncompliance With Involuntary Outpatient Treatment Plan
§ 37-3-83. Procedure for Continued Involuntary Hospitalization