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O.C.G.A. § 31-8-139 — Mandamus | Georgia Code

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TITLE 31 HEALTH

Section 8. Care and Protection of Indigent and Elderly Patients, 31-8-1 through 31-8-306.

ARTICLE 5A REMEDIES FOR RESIDENTS OF PERSONAL CARE HOMES

31-8-139. Mandamus.

A resident, the representative or legal surrogate of the resident, if any, the community ombudsman, the governing body of the personal care home, or any other interested party may bring an action in court for mandamus pursuant to Article 2 of Chapter 6 of Title 9 to order the department to comply with any state or federal law relevant to the operation of a personal care home or the care of its residents.

(Code 1981, §31-8-139, enacted by Ga. L. 1994, p. 461, § 2.)

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