Judges in Chatham County have joined a petition urging state officials not to close Georgia Regional Hospital in Savannah. The petitions seek a delay in the Department of Human Resources’ plan to close some of the state's seven mental hospitals, move some patients to other facilities, and direct many would-be hospital patients toward community-based mental health care facilities.
The signatures of six Superior Court judges, and judges from State, Recorder's and Probate courts are among more than 10,000 expected to be on petitions for state Senator Lester Jackson to present to the Legislature. Judges and others are concerned the plan relies on community treatment options that are "lacking and uncoordinated."
The signatures of six Superior Court judges, and judges from State, Recorder's and Probate courts are among more than 10,000 expected to be on petitions for state Senator Lester Jackson to present to the Legislature. Judges and others are concerned the plan relies on community treatment options that are "lacking and uncoordinated."
