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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 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS
Section 37-3-145 - Employment of patients outside facilities

Ga. Code § 37-3-145

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Current through 2023-2024 Legislative Session Chapter 709
Section 37-3-145 - Employment of patients outside facilities

If a patient wishes to be employed outside a facility and if such employment will aid in the patient's treatment, he shall be assisted in his efforts to secure suitable employment and all benefits flowing from such employment. The department shall encourage such employment of patients and shall promote the training of patients for gainful employment after discharge. All benefits of such employment shall accrue solely to the patient.

OCGA § 37-3-145