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GA HB544
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/28/2019
Primary Sponsor
Chuck Efstration
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AI Summary
- Amends Title 37 of the Georgia Code to require that physician's certificates or affidavits supporting emergency involuntary treatment court orders be physically affixed to those court orders for both mental health (Code Section 37-3-41) and alcohol/drug dependency (Code Section 37-7-41) cases
- Requires that personally identifying information of affiants who submit affidavits in support of involuntary treatment orders be redacted and concealed from the court order
- Mandates that the peace officer's written report, along with the physician's certificate or court order and all attached supporting documents, be included as part of the patient's clinical record
- Applies to emergency involuntary custody orders based on either an unexpired physician's certificate or affidavits from at least two persons who attest they observed the individual within the preceding 48 hours and believe the person requires involuntary treatment
- Court orders for emergency involuntary treatment expire seven days after execution
Legislative Description
Mental health; procedures regarding emergency involuntary treatment; revise
Last Action
House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
3/10/2020
Committee Referrals
Judiciary2/28/2019
Full Bill Text
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