Georgia Code
Article 1 - General Provisions
§ 37-4-1. Declaration of Policy

The State of Georgia recognizes the capacity of all of its citizens, including those who are developmentally disabled, to be both personally and socially productive; and it further recognizes its obligation to provide aid in the form of a coordinated system of community facilities, programs, and services to developmentally disabled citizens so that they may achieve a greater measure of independence and fulfillment and more fully enjoy their rights of citizenship.
History. Code 1933, § 88-2501, enacted by Ga. L. 1964, p. 499, § 1; Ga. L. 1978, p. 1826, § 1; Ga. L. 2009, p. 453, § 3-5/HB 228.

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Georgia Code

Title 37 - Mental Health

Chapter 4 - Habilitation of the Developmentally Disabled Generally

Article 1 - General Provisions

§ 37-4-1. Declaration of Policy

§ 37-4-2. Definitions

§ 37-4-3. Authority of Board to Issue Regulations; Powers of Department Generally

§ 37-4-4. Coordination of Training Programs for the Developmentally Disabled

§ 37-4-5. Validity of Hospitalization Orders Entered Before September 1, 1978; Establishment of Regulations Authorizing Continued Care for Clients Receiving Services Pursuant to Orders Entered Before September 1, 1978; Validity of Hospitalization Ord...

§ 37-4-6. Immunity From Liability for Actions Taken in Good Faith Compliance With Admission and Discharge Provisions of Chapter

§ 37-4-7. Apprehension by Peace Officer of Developmentally Disabled Person Who Leaves Facility Without Permission

§ 37-4-8. Approval of Private Facilities; Powers and Duties of Private Facilities; Right to Deny Admission