History. Code 1933, § 88-506.3, enacted by Ga. L. 1978, p. 1789, § 1; Ga. L. 1981, p. 787, § 1; Ga. L. 1982, p. 3, § 37; Ga. L. 1985, p. 1024, § 3; Ga. L. 1986, p. 1098, § 4; Ga. L. 1987, p. 797, § 2; Ga. L. 1991, p. 1059, § 16; Ga. L. 1992, p. 1902, § 7.
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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