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O.C.G.A. § 37-3-42: Mental Health — O.C.G.A. § 37-3-42
What this law says, in plain English
A peace officer may transport a person to a physician or emergency facility for mental health evaluation if the officer has probable cause to believe the person is mentally ill and requires involuntary treatment, and must document the circumstances in a written report.
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