Georgia Code
Article 1 - General Provisions
§ 37-4-7. Apprehension by Peace Officer of Developmentally Disabled Person Who Leaves Facility Without Permission

If, during the period of habilitation authorized by this chapter a client escapes or otherwise leaves a facility without permission, the facility may advise any peace officer that the client has escaped or otherwise left the facility without permission; and the peace officer shall be authorized to take said client into custody and return him to such facility.
History. Code 1933, § 88-2509.9, enacted by Ga. L. 1979, p. 734, § 8.

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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...