Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 511 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Chapter 511-2 - DISEASE SURVEILLANCE AND CONTROL
Subject 511-2-3 - TUBERCULOSIS CONTROL
Rule 511-2-3-.06 - Judicial Petitions

(1) The Department has concurrent authority with LCHD to file judicial petitions for commitment, orders of compliance, or contempt.

(2) When filing a petition for commitment which asks that the person be taken into custody by the sheriff or his/her deputies prior to the judicial hearing, the LCHD, the Department or their designees shall attach to the petition either an affidavit signed by an agent which alleges that person named in the petition may abscond or conceal himself/herself and the factual basis thereof or an affidavit signed by a physician which alleges that such person is an imminent danger to the public health and the factual basis thereof.