History. Code 1933, § 88-404.23, enacted by Ga. L. 1971, p. 273, § 1; Code 1933, § 88-406.5, enacted by Ga. L. 1978, p. 1856, § 1; Ga. L. 1979, p. 744, § 10; Ga. L. 1986, p. 1098, § 9; Ga. L. 1991, p. 1059, § 36.
Cross references.
Criminal penalty for malicious confinement of sane person in asylum, § 16-5-43 .
Structure Georgia Code
Article 3 - Examination, Hospitalization, and Treatment of Involuntary Patients
Part 3 - Determination of Need for Treatment, Admission to Treatment Facilities
§ 37-7-80. Designation of Treatment Facilities
§ 37-7-81. Procedure for Detention of Patient Beyond Evaluation Period; Hearing
§ 37-7-81.1. Disposition of Patient Upon Hearing
§ 37-7-82. Procedure Upon Failure of or Noncompliance With Involuntary Outpatient Treatment Plan
§ 37-7-83. Procedure for Continued Involuntary Hospitalization