History. Code 1933, § 88-506.6, enacted by Ga. L. 1969, p. 505, § 1; Code 1933, § 88-506.5, enacted by Ga. L. 1978, p. 1789, § 1; Ga. L. 1979, p. 723, § 9; Ga. L. 1986, p. 1098, § 4; Ga. L. 1991, p. 1059, § 17; Ga. L. 2016, p. 313, § 2/SB 271; Ga. L. 2017, p. 774, § 37/HB 323.
Cross references.
Criminal penalty for malicious confinement of sane person in asylum, § 16-5-43 .
Code Commission notes.
Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, in 2016, “subsection (j)” was substituted for “subsection (i)” in the second sentence of subsection (i).
Law reviews.
For survey article on criminal law and procedure, see 34 Mercer L. Rev. 89 (1982).
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