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§ 37-3-5. Apprehension by peace officer of patient who leaves facility without permission

GA Code § 37-3-5 (2018) (N/A)
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If, during the period of involuntary hospitalization pursuant to any valid physician's certificate, court order, or order by the hearing examiner authorized by this chapter, a patient escapes or otherwise leaves a facility without permission, the facility may advise any peace officer that the patient has escaped or otherwise left the facility without permission; and the peace officer shall be authorized to take the patient into custody and return him to such facility.

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