Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 125 - BOARD OF CORRECTIONS
Chapter 125-4 - INSTITUTIONAL, CENTER, AND PROGRAM SERVICES
Subject 125-4-4 - MEDICAL SERVICES
Rule 125-4-4-.04 - Health Services

Universal Citation: GA Rules and Regs r 125-4-4-.04

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through March 20, 2024

(1) Health Services will be furnished to provide treatment for discovered illnesses, injuries, immunizations and vaccinations, and psychiatric and psychological studies and/or treatment as recommended by the institutional physician.

(a) Under exclusive procedures to be followed by the Commissioner and the Chief Executive Officer of another State Department, services of a licensed physician or psychologist may be obtained on a part-time basis where the services will be in the best interest of the State.

(2) Each inmate who has a remediable physical or mental condition shall be offered suitable treatment at the institution or through extension, at other facilities accessible to the State Board of Corrections.

Ga. Constitution 1983, Art. XI, Sec. I, Par. (b); Ga. L. 1956, pp. 161, 170; 1969, p. 598; 1956, pp. 161, 171; 1964, pp. 489, 490 (O.C.G.A. 42-2-11); Ga. L. 1968, p. 1399 (O.C.G.A. 42-5-51); Ga. L. 1969, p. 602; Ga. L. 1971, pp. 435, 436 (O.C.G.A. 42-5-59); Ga. L. 1973, pp. 1297, 1298, 1299 (O.C.G.A. 42-5-51); Ga. L. 1956, pp. 161, 174 (O.C.G.A. 42-2-11); Ga. L. 1964, pp. 491, 492 (O.C.G.A. 42-5-53); Ga. L. 1970, pp. 318, 319 (O.C.G.A. 42-5-53); Ga. L. 1972, p. 838 (O.C.G.A. 42-10-2); Ga. L. 1964, pp. 499, 579 (O.C.G.A. 31-2-1).

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