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CODE OF GEORGIA
Title 37 - MENTAL HEALTHChapter 3 - EXAMINATION, TREATMENT, ETC., FOR MENTAL ILLNESSArticle 6 - RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES OF PATIENTS, THEIR REPRESENTATIVES, ETC., GENERALLY
Part 2 - RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES AS TO MANNER OF CARE AND TREATMENT AND AS TO MAINTENANCE AND RELEASE OF CLINICAL RECORDS
Section 37-3-161 - Securing of least restrictive alternative placement; assisting patient in securing placement in noninstitutional community facilities and programs

Ga. Code § 37-3-161

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Current through 2023-2024 Legislative Session Chapter 709
Section 37-3-161 - Securing of least restrictive alternative placement; assisting patient in securing placement in noninstitutional community facilities and programs

It is the policy of the state that the least restrictive alternative placement be secured for every patient at every stage of his medical treatment and care. It shall be the duty of the facility to assist the patient in securing placement in noninstitutional community facilities and programs.

OCGA § 37-3-161