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O.C.G.A. § 37-7-65: Mental Health — O.C.G.A. § 37-7-65
What this law says, in plain English
A patient in an evaluating mental health facility may request transfer to another approved facility at their own expense if they can pay and the receiving facility agrees. Notice of transfer must be given to specified parties including representatives, petitioners, and relevant courts or law enforcement.
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