In Georgia, a person can be held in a mental health facility against their will for up to 72 hours for evaluation if they are deemed a danger to themselves or others. If further treatment is deemed necessary, a court may extend this involuntary commitment for up to six months. After this period, the individual must be reevaluated, and any continued involuntary commitment requires a renewed court order. However, specific circumstances can vary, so legal advice may be necessary for individual cases.
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