As used in this part, the term: “Inspection warrant” means a warrant authorizing a search or inspection of private property where such a search or inspection is one that is necessary for the enforcement of a “mental health law.” “Mental health law” means Code Sections 37-3-7, 37-3-8, and 37-4-7, Chapter 6 of this title, and […]
The commissioner or the commissioner’s delegate, in addition to other procedures now or hereafter provided, may obtain an inspection warrant under the conditions specified in this chapter. Such warrant shall authorize the commissioner or the commissioner’s delegate to conduct a search or inspection of property either with or without the consent of the person whose […]
Inspection warrants shall be issued only by a judge of a court of record whose territorial jurisdiction encompasses the property to be inspected. The issuing judge shall issue the warrant when the judge is satisfied that the following conditions are met: The one seeking the warrant must establish under oath or affirmation that the property […]
The inspection warrant shall be validly issued only if it meets the following requirements: The warrant is attached to the affidavit required to be made in order to obtain the warrant; The warrant describes either directly or by reference to the affidavit the property upon which the inspection is to occur and is sufficiently accurate […]
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.
