9 chapters · 272 sections in this title.
O.C.G.A. § 37-5-1 Short title
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This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the ‘‘Community Services Act for the Developmentally Disabled.’’ History. — Ga. L. 1972, p. 700, § 1; Ga. L. 2009, p. 453, § 3-5/HB 228.
O.C.G.A. § 37-5-10 Duty of department to provide consulting and financial assistance to county boards of health; failure of county boards of health to provide community services
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Duty of department to establish standards for community services, inspect programs, issue statements of approval; procedure upon discovery of deficiencies; reinspection. Fees for community services. Timetable for implementation of this chapter [Repealed].
O.C.G.A. § 37-5-2 Declaration of policy
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Since the State of Georgia accepts a responsibility for its developmentally disabled citizens and an obligation to them which it must discharge, facilities, programs, and services shall be made available to meet the needs of each developmentally disabled person during his entire …
O.C.G.A. § 37-5-3 Community services defined
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As used in this chapter, the term ‘‘community services’’ means a coordinated, consumer and family centered, consumer and family directed, and comprehensive system of community services, individualized supports, and other forms of assistance that enable individuals with developmen…