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O.C.G.A. § 37-7-82: Mental Health — O.C.G.A. § 37-7-82
What this law says, in plain English
A physician or psychologist overseeing involuntary outpatient mental health treatment may certify a patient for hospitalization if the patient's condition changes, or petition a court to have a peace officer bring the patient to a mental health facility if the patient fails or refuses to comply with treatment without good cause.
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