Georgia Code, Title 37, Chapter 4, Article 1 - General Provisions

• § 37-4-1 - Declaration of Policy
  The State of Georgia recognizes the capacity of all of its citizens, including those who are developmentally disabled, to be both personally and socially...
• § 37-4-2 - Definitions
  As used in this chapter, the term: (1) "Client" means any person with a developmental disability who seeks habilitation under this chapter or any...
• § 37-4-3 - Authority of Board to Issue Regulations; Powers of Department Generally
  (a) The board shall issue regulations to implement this chapter in accordance with the intent of this chapter to safeguard the rights of developmentally...
• § 37-4-4 - Coordination of Training Programs for the Developmentally Disabled
  The State Department of Education is authorized and directed to coordinate its program for training the developmentally disabled with the programs of the Department...
• § 37-4-5 - Validity of Hospitalization Orders Entered Before September 1, 1978; Establishment of Regulations Authorizing Continued Care for Clients Receiving Services Pursuant to Orders Entered Before September 1, 1978; Validity of Hospitalization Orders Entered Before July 1, 2011
  (a) No hospitalization of a developmentally disabled person lawful before September 1, 1978, shall be deemed unlawful because of the enactment of this chapter....
• § 37-4-6 - Immunity From Liability for Actions Taken in Good Faith Compliance With Admission and Discharge Provisions of Chapter
  Any physician, psychologist, peace officer, attorney, or health official or any hospital official, agent, or other person employed by a private hospital or at...
• § 37-4-7 - Apprehension by Peace Officer of Developmentally Disabled Person Who Leaves Facility Without Permission
  If, during the period of habilitation authorized by this chapter a client escapes or otherwise leaves a facility without permission, the facility may advise...
• § 37-4-8 - Approval of Private Facilities; Powers and Duties of Private Facilities; Right to Deny Admission
  Any private facility within this state may be approved as a facility for the habilitation of developmentally disabled persons by the department at the...

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