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2016 Georgia Code
Title 37 - Mental Health
Chapter 4 - Habilitation of the Developmentally Disabled Generally
Article 1 - General Provisions
§ 37-4-7. Apprehension by peace officer of developmentally disabled person who leaves facility without permission
GA Code § 37-4-7 (2016) What's This?
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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