§ 37-1-123. Technical Assistance Providers
Throughout the term of the assisted outpatient treatment grant program, the department shall contract on an annual basis with an organization, entity, or consultant possessing expertise in the practice of assisted outpatient treatment to serve as a technical assistance provider to the grantees. Prior to the conclusion of each of the first two years of […]
§ 37-1-124. Independent Evaluations of the Programs; Sharing and Reporting of Information
Prior to the commencement of funding under the assisted outpatient grant program, the department shall contract with an independent organization, entity, or consultant possessing expertise in the evaluation of community based mental health programs and policy to evaluate: The effectiveness of the assisted outpatient grant program in reducing hospitalization and criminal justice interactions among vulnerable […]
§ 37-1-125. Rules and Regulations
The department shall adopt and prescribe such rules and regulations as it deems necessary or appropriate to administer and carry out the grant program provided for in this article. History. Code 1981, § 37-1-125 , enacted by Ga. L. 2022, p. 26, § 3-1/HB 1013.
§ 37-1-74. Exclusion of Evidence Obtained
No facts discovered or evidence obtained in an inspection conducted under authority of an inspection warrant issued pursuant to this part shall be competent as evidence in any criminal proceeding against any party. History. Code 1933, § 88-306a, enacted by Ga. L. 1975, p. 693, § 1; Ga. L. 2009, p. 453, § 3-1/HB 228.
§ 37-1-90. Injunctions for the Purpose of Enjoining Violations of the Provisions of This Title
The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities is empowered to institute appropriate proceedings for injunction in the courts of competent jurisdiction in this state for the purpose of enjoining a violation of any provision of this title as now existing or as may be hereafter amended or of any regulation or order duly issued […]
§ 37-1-100. Penalty for Violations of the Provisions of This Title
Any person violating the provisions of this title shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. History. Code 1933, § 88-301, enacted by Ga. L. 1964, p. 499, § 1; Ga. L. 2009, p. 453, § 3-1/HB 228.
§ 37-1-120. Definitions
As used in this article, the term: “Addictive disease” has the same meaning as in Code Section 37-1-1. “Assisted outpatient treatment” means involuntary outpatient care, pursuant to Article 3 of Chapter 3 of this title, provided in the context of a formalized, systematic effort led by a community service board or private provider in collaboration […]
§ 37-1-121. Grant Program for Implementation of Assisted Outpatient Treatment
The department shall establish and operate a grant program for the purpose of fostering the implementation and practice of assisted outpatient treatment in this state. The grant program shall aim to provide three years of funding, technical support, and oversight to five grantees, each comprising a collaboration between a community service board or private provider, […]
§ 37-1-122. Funding Opportunity Announcement; Requirements; Assistance; Announcement of Awards
No later than October 1, 2022, the department shall issue a funding opportunity announcement inviting any community service board or private provider, in partnership with a court or courts holding jurisdiction over probate matters in the corresponding service area, to submit a written application for funding pursuant to the assisted outpatient treatment grant program. The […]
§ 37-1-27. Legislative Findings; Suicide Prevention Program; Implementation
The General Assembly makes the following findings: Every year in Georgia, approximately 850 people die from suicide; More Georgians die from suicide than from homicide; More teenagers and young adults die from suicide than from cancer, heart disease, AIDS, birth defects, stroke, pneumonia, influenza, and chronic lung disease combined; Many who attempt suicide do not […]