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Georgia allows people with mental illness to be committed involuntarily for up to 20 days. They require a probable cause hearing. A family member cannot commit another family member without meeting some standards of commitment first.
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Is Georgia a non recourse debt state?
"Is Georgia a non recourse debt state?" Since Florida is not a recourse state, and Florida adopted its laws from Georgia, Georgia must not be a recourse state.
What is the highest body of laws in Georgia?
The State's Constitution.
What did John Ross do about Georgia laws that were unfair to his people?
Took the state of Georgia to court
What are the Georgia state laws on emancipation?
There are no emancipation laws in Georgia. Which means you must wait until your reach the age of majority, which is 18.
Why do Northern Americans not have to obey the law of Southern States?
They do have to obey those laws under certain circumstances. It depends where they are. If they are in a Southern state they must obey the laws in that state.Each state is a separate legal and political jurisdiction and all states have the legal right and obligation to adopt their own set of laws. Each state legislature has the power to enact laws in its own jurisdiction. A Northerner must obey the laws of any Southern state while they are in that state. A citizen from Maine, for example, does not have to obey the laws of Georgia, for example, as long as they stay in Maine and don't travel to Georgia. If the Maine resident travels to Georgia for a vacation, they must obey all the laws in Georgia while they are in that state.
What are the involuntary commitment laws in Illinois?
The Illinois Involuntary Commitment law allows for the placement in treatment of anyone who, because of the nature of his or her illness, is unable to understand his or her need for treatment and who, if not treated, is at risk of suffering or continuing to suffer mental deterioration or emotional deterioration, or both, to the point that the person is at risk of engaging in dangerous conduct. This can be done by family members, mental health professionals, and police officers.
If you were married in mew york but live in Georgia what state laws apply?
The state of residence applies.
What branch of Georgia's government sees that the states laws are implemented?
The legislature branch of Georgia's governments makes laws while the judiciary interprets and implements the laws.The judiciary is the branch of Georgia's government that oversees the implementation of the state laws.
What did the principal chief of the Cherokee john ross do about Georgia laws that were unfair to his people?
Took the state of Georgia to court
What did the principal chief of the Cherokee john ross do about Georgia laws that unfair to his people?
Took the state of Georgia to court
Can a 14-year-old legally get a job in Georgia?
yep... with a work permit. you just are only allowed to work 3 to 9 pm (as per the state of Georgia).. but the federal laws say 4 pm to 7 or so...... I'm not sure about the federal laws, but i am about the Georgia state laws. YOu would get the work permit from the Georgia dept of labour... your employer can do this.
Who prosecuted criminals brought to court for violations of Georgia laws?
The State's Attorney.
