GroundRules
O.C.G.A. § 37-4-7: Apprehension by peace officer of developmentally disabled person who leaves facility without permission.
Where this section sits in the code
- TITLE 37 Mental Health
- CHAPTER 4 Habilitation of the Developmentally Disabled Generally
- Article 1 General Provisions
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.
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