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Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 2 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-6-101 — 12-20-301) › Chapter 18 - CHILD MALTREATMENT ACT (§§ 12-18-101 — 12-18-1202) › Subchapter 8 - ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS (§§ 12-18-801 — 12-18-815) › Section 12-18-810 - Authority to amend investigative determinations based on evidence

(a)
An administrative law judge may amend an investigative determination to conform with the evidence presented.
(b)
(1)
If the alleged offender could not reasonably infer the amended investigative determination from the investigative record and information submitted by the Department of Human Services and the Department of Arkansas State Police, the administrative law judge shall, upon request, grant a continuance to the alleged offender.
(2)
However, an amendment of the investigative determination shall not be done after the conclusion of the hearing.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 1004,§ 27, eff. 7/22/2015.
Acts 2009, No. 749, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 2 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-6-101 — 12-20-301) › Chapter 18 - CHILD MALTREATMENT ACT (§§ 12-18-101 — 12-18-1202) › Subchapter 8 - ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS (§§ 12-18-801 — 12-18-815) › Section 12-18-811 - Expedited administrative hearings - Definition

(a)
(1)
If an alleged offender timely requests an administrative hearing, the Department of Human Services and the Department of Arkansas State Police may request that the administrative hearing be expedited if the alleged offender is engaged in child-related activities or employment or the alleged offender is employed or a volunteer with persons with disabilities, persons with mental illnesses, or elderly persons.
(2)
The alleged offender shall have five (5) days from date of receipt of the request for an expedited administrative hearing to object to any request to expedite the administrative hearing.
(b)
The expedited administrative hearing shall be granted if any of the following are at risk because of the alleged offender's employment or volunteer activities:
(1)
Children;
(2)
The elderly; or
(3)
Persons with disabilities or mental illnesses.
(c)
If the administrative hearing is expedited, the Department of Human Services and the Department of Arkansas State Police shall immediately make the investigative file available to the alleged offender.
(d)
(1)
The Department of Human Services and the Department of Arkansas State Police may charge:
(A)
A reasonable fee not to exceed ten dollars ($10.00) for researching, copying, or mailing records from a child maltreatment investigative file; and
(B)
A reasonable fee for reproducing copies of electronic media, such as audio tapes, video tapes, compact discs, DVDs, and photographs.
(2)
A fee shall not be charged to a person who is indigent.
(e)
(1)
Unless waived by the alleged offender, the expedited administrative hearing process shall not be held until at least thirty (30) days have elapsed after the investigative file is made available to the alleged offender.
(2)
As used in this section, "made available" means notification to the offender or his or her attorney that a copy of the investigative record is available for pickup at the Department of Human Services office in the county in which the alleged offender resides or in the Department of Human Services office in the county designated by the alleged offender or his or her attorney.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 1004,§ 28, eff. 7/22/2015.
Amended by Act 2013, No. 1006,§ 25, eff. 8/16/2013.
Acts 2009, No. 749, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 2 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-6-101 — 12-20-301) › Chapter 18 - CHILD MALTREATMENT ACT (§§ 12-18-101 — 12-18-1202) › Subchapter 8 - ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS (§§ 12-18-801 — 12-18-815) › Section 12-18-814 - Automatic hearings for juveniles

(a)
The Division of Children and Family Services of the Department of Human Services shall provide written referrals to the Office of Appeals and Hearings of the Department of Human Services identifying each juvenile who is:
(1)
The subject of a true child maltreatment finding; and
(2)
Subject to placement on the Child Maltreatment Central Registry.
(b)
The office shall schedule an administrative hearing for each juvenile identified under subsection (a) of this section.
(c)
An administrative hearing scheduled under this section shall be conducted in accordance with the administrative hearing provisions of this subchapter except that the office shall not dismiss the case and place the petitioner's name on the registry based solely on the petitioner's failure to provide a file-marked copy of the final disposition of the criminal or delinquency proceeding within thirty (30) days of the entry of the final disposition.
Added by Act 2013, No. 1006,§ 28, eff. 8/16/2013.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 2 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-6-101 — 12-20-301) › Chapter 18 - CHILD MALTREATMENT ACT (§§ 12-18-101 — 12-18-1202) › Subchapter 8 - ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS (§§ 12-18-801 — 12-18-815) › Section 12-18-815 - Adjudication of allegations and risk

(a)
In an administrative hearing held under this chapter, an administrative law judge shall determine whether:
(1)
A preponderance of the evidence supports a finding that an allegation of child maltreatment is true; and
(2)
The Department of Human Services abused its discretion in determining that an offender may pose a risk of maltreatment to a vulnerable population that includes without limitation, children, the elderly, persons with a disability, and persons with a mental health illness.
(b)
An administrative law judge shall direct the name of an offender to be placed on the Child Maltreatment Central Registry if a preponderance of the evidence supports a finding that:
(1)
An allegation of child maltreatment is true; and
(2)
The department did not abuse its discretion in determining that the offender may pose a risk of maltreatment to a vulnerable population.
Added by Act 2019, No. 802,§ 7, eff. 7/24/2019.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 2 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-6-101 — 12-20-301) › Chapter 18 - CHILD MALTREATMENT ACT (§§ 12-18-101 — 12-18-1202) › Subchapter 9 - CHILD MALTREATMENT CENTRAL REGISTRY (§§ 12-18-901 — 12-18-911) › Section 12-18-901 - Creation

There is established within the Department of Human Services a statewide Child Maltreatment Central Registry.
Acts 2009, No. 749, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 2 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-6-101 — 12-20-301) › Chapter 18 - CHILD MALTREATMENT ACT (§§ 12-18-101 — 12-18-1202) › Subchapter 9 - CHILD MALTREATMENT CENTRAL REGISTRY (§§ 12-18-901 — 12-18-911) › Section 12-18-902 - Contents

The Child Maltreatment Central Registry shall contain records of cases on all true investigative determinations of child maltreatment.
Acts 2009, No. 749, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 2 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-6-101 — 12-20-301) › Chapter 18 - CHILD MALTREATMENT ACT (§§ 12-18-101 — 12-18-1202) › Subchapter 9 - CHILD MALTREATMENT CENTRAL REGISTRY (§§ 12-18-901 — 12-18-911) › Section 12-18-903 - Placement in the Child Maltreatment Central Registry

(a)
An offender's name shall be placed in the Child Maltreatment Central Registry if:
(1)
After notice, the offender eighteen (18) years of age or older at the time the act or omission occurred does not timely request an administrative hearing;
(2)
The alleged offender was a child at the time of the act or omission and the child or his or her legal parent or legal guardian waived the administrative hearing;
(3)
The administrative law judge upheld the investigative determination of true pursuant to a preliminary administrative hearing; or
(4)
Upon completion of the administrative hearing process, the Department of Human Services' or Division of Arkansas State Police's investigative determination of true is upheld.
(b)
In addition to the requirements of subsection (a) of this section, the name of an offender shall be placed on the Child Maltreatment Central Registry only if the Department of Human Services determines under §
12-18-702
that the offender may pose a risk of maltreatment to a vulnerable population that includes without limitation children, the elderly, persons with a disability, and persons with a mental health illness.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 802,§ 8, eff. 7/24/2019.
Acts 2009, No. 749, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 2 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-6-101 — 12-20-301) › Chapter 18 - CHILD MALTREATMENT ACT (§§ 12-18-101 — 12-18-1202) › Subchapter 9 - CHILD MALTREATMENT CENTRAL REGISTRY (§§ 12-18-901 — 12-18-911) › Section 12-18-904 - Child Maltreatment Central Registry generally

An offender's name shall remain in the Child Maltreatment Central Registry unless:
(1)
The name is removed pursuant to this chapter or another statute;
(2)
The name is removed under a rule;
(3)
The name was provisionally placed in the registry and the alleged offender subsequently prevails at an administrative hearing; or
(4)
The offender prevails upon appeal.
Acts 2009, No. 749, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 2 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-6-101 — 12-20-301) › Chapter 18 - CHILD MALTREATMENT ACT (§§ 12-18-101 — 12-18-1202) › Subchapter 9 - CHILD MALTREATMENT CENTRAL REGISTRY (§§ 12-18-901 — 12-18-911) › Section 12-18-905 - Provisional placement in the Child Maltreatment Central Registry

If an alleged offender's name is provisionally placed in the Child Maltreatment Central Registry, any disclosure by the registry shall include the notation that the name has only been provisionally placed in the registry.
Acts 2009, No. 749, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 2 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-6-101 — 12-20-301) › Chapter 18 - CHILD MALTREATMENT ACT (§§ 12-18-101 — 12-18-1202) › Subchapter 9 - CHILD MALTREATMENT CENTRAL REGISTRY (§§ 12-18-901 — 12-18-911) › Section 12-18-906 - Allegations determined to be unsubstantiated not to be included

Records of all cases in which allegations are determined to be unsubstantiated shall not be included in the Child Maltreatment Central Registry.
Acts 2009, No. 749, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 2 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-6-101 — 12-20-301) › Chapter 18 - CHILD MALTREATMENT ACT (§§ 12-18-101 — 12-18-1202) › Subchapter 9 - CHILD MALTREATMENT CENTRAL REGISTRY (§§ 12-18-901 — 12-18-911) › Section 12-18-907 - Rules

The Department of Human Services may adopt rules as may be necessary to encourage cooperation with other states in exchanging true reports and to effect a national registration system.
Acts 2009, No. 749, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 2 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-6-101 — 12-20-301) › Chapter 18 - CHILD MALTREATMENT ACT (§§ 12-18-101 — 12-18-1202) › Subchapter 10 - PROTECTIVE CUSTODY (§§ 12-18-1001 — 12-18-1011) › Section 12-18-1002 - Placement in a foster home

A county sheriff or chief of police may place a child in his or her custody in a Department of Human Services foster home if:
(1)
The county sheriff or chief of police contacts the on-call worker for the department and does not get a return phone call within thirty (30) minutes;
(2)
The county sheriff or chief of police contacts the department emergency notification line and does not get a return phone call within fifteen (15) minutes;
(3)
The foster parent is personally well-known to the county sheriff or the chief of police;
(4)
The county sheriff or chief of police has:
(A)
Determined that the foster parent's home is safe and provides adequate accommodations for the child; and
(B)
Performed a criminal record and child maltreatment check on the foster parent as required under §
9-28-409
; and
(5)
On the next business day, the county sheriff or chief of police immediately notifies the department of the time and date that the child was placed in the foster parent's home.
Acts 2009, No. 749, § 1; 2011, No. 779, § 20.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 2 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-6-101 — 12-20-301) › Chapter 18 - CHILD MALTREATMENT ACT (§§ 12-18-101 — 12-18-1202) › Subchapter 10 - PROTECTIVE CUSTODY (§§ 12-18-1001 — 12-18-1011) › Section 12-18-1003 - Consent for health care and services

An individual taking a child into custody may give effective consent for medical, dental, health, and hospital services during protective custody.
Acts 2009, No. 749, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 2 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-6-101 — 12-20-301) › Chapter 18 - CHILD MALTREATMENT ACT (§§ 12-18-101 — 12-18-1202) › Subchapter 10 - PROTECTIVE CUSTODY (§§ 12-18-1001 — 12-18-1011) › Section 12-18-1004 - Notice when custody is invoked

In any case in which custody is invoked under this subchapter, the individual taking the child into custody shall immediately notify the Department of Human Services.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 531,§ 7, eff. 7/24/2019.
Acts 2009, No. 749, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 2 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-6-101 — 12-20-301) › Chapter 18 - CHILD MALTREATMENT ACT (§§ 12-18-101 — 12-18-1202) › Subchapter 10 - PROTECTIVE CUSTODY (§§ 12-18-1001 — 12-18-1011) › Section 12-18-1005 - Location

(a)
A school, residential facility, hospital, or similar institution where a child may be located shall not require a written order for the Department of Human Services to take a seventy-two-hour hold under this section or §
9-27-313
.
(b)
Upon notice by the department that a hold has been taken on a child, a school, residential facility, hospital, or similar institution where the child is located shall:
(1)
Retain the child until the department takes a hold on the child;
(2)
Not notify the parent until the child has been removed by the department; and
(3)
Provide the parent or guardian with the name and contact information of the department employee regarding the hold on the child.
Acts 2009, No. 749, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 2 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-6-101 — 12-20-301) › Chapter 18 - CHILD MALTREATMENT ACT (§§ 12-18-101 — 12-18-1202) › Subchapter 10 - PROTECTIVE CUSTODY (§§ 12-18-1001 — 12-18-1011) › Section 12-18-1006 - Custody of children generally - Health and safety of the child

(a)
(1)
During the course of any child maltreatment investigation, whether conducted by the Department of Human Services or the Division of Arkansas State Police, the Department of Human Services shall assess the health and safety of a child who is subject to the child maltreatment investigation and determine whether or not custody under this subchapter is required.
(2)
If the Division of Arkansas State Police is the investigative agency, it shall disclose information as needed for the Department of Human Services to assess the health and safety of a child subject to the child maltreatment investigation and determine whether or not custody under this subchapter is required.
(b)
The child's health and safety shall be the paramount concern in determining whether or not to exercise custody under this subchapter.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 531,§ 8, eff. 7/24/2019.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 1026,§ 15, eff. 7/22/2015.
Acts 2009, No. 749, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 2 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-6-101 — 12-20-301) › Chapter 18 - CHILD MALTREATMENT ACT (§§ 12-18-101 — 12-18-1202) › Subchapter 10 - PROTECTIVE CUSTODY (§§ 12-18-1001 — 12-18-1011) › Section 12-18-1007 - Services to families generally

(a)
The Department of Human Services shall have the authority to make referrals or provide services during the course of a child maltreatment investigation.
(b)
Any family may request supportive services from the department.
(c)
Supportive services shall be offered for the purpose of preventing child maltreatment.
Acts 2009, No. 749, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 2 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-6-101 — 12-20-301) › Chapter 18 - CHILD MALTREATMENT ACT (§§ 12-18-101 — 12-18-1202) › Subchapter 10 - PROTECTIVE CUSTODY (§§ 12-18-1001 — 12-18-1011) › Section 12-18-1008 - Removal from home - Procedure

(a)
If the Department of Human Services determines that custody under this subchapter is required, the Department of Human Services shall take steps to remove the child under custody as outlined in this chapter or pursuant to the Arkansas Juvenile Code of 1989, §
9-27-301
et seq.
(b)
After the Department of Human Services has removed the child, the child shall be placed in a licensed or approved foster home, shelter, facility, or an exempt child welfare agency as defined at §
9-28-402(12)
.
(c)
No one, including the family, the Department of Human Services, the Division of Arkansas State Police, or local law enforcement shall allow a child to be placed in a nonapproved or nonlicensed foster home, shelter, or facility.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 531,§ 9, eff. 7/24/2019.
Acts 2009, No. 749, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 2 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-6-101 — 12-20-301) › Chapter 18 - CHILD MALTREATMENT ACT (§§ 12-18-101 — 12-18-1202) › Subchapter 10 - PROTECTIVE CUSTODY (§§ 12-18-1001 — 12-18-1011) › Section 12-18-1009 - When the investigation determines that the child can safely remain at home

If an investigation under this chapter determines that a child can safely remain at home, the parents retain the right to keep the child at home or to place the child outside the home.
Acts 2009, No. 749, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 2 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-6-101 — 12-20-301) › Chapter 18 - CHILD MALTREATMENT ACT (§§ 12-18-101 — 12-18-1202) › Subchapter 10 - PROTECTIVE CUSTODY (§§ 12-18-1001 — 12-18-1011) › Section 12-18-1010 - When a child maltreatment investigation is determined to be true or true but exempted

(a)
If an investigation under this chapter is determined to be true or true but exempted under §
12-18-702(2)(C)
, the Department of Human Services may open a protective services case.
(b)
(1)
If the department opens a protective services case, it shall provide services to the family in an effort to prevent additional maltreatment to the child or the removal of the child from the home.
(2)
The services shall be relevant to the needs of the family.
(c)
If at any time during the protective services case the department determines that the child cannot safely remain at home, it shall take steps to remove the child under custody as outlined in this chapter or under the Arkansas Juvenile Code of 1989, §
9-27-301
et seq.
(d)
Upon request, the department shall be provided at no cost a copy of the child's public and private school records if the department has an open protective services case.
(e)
Upon request, the department shall be provided a copy of the results of radiology procedures, videotapes, photographs, or medical records on a child if the department has an open protective services case.
Acts 2009, No. 749, § 1; 2011, No. 1143, § 26.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 2 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-6-101 — 12-20-301) › Chapter 18 - CHILD MALTREATMENT ACT (§§ 12-18-101 — 12-18-1202) › Subchapter 10 - PROTECTIVE CUSTODY (§§ 12-18-1001 — 12-18-1011) › Section 12-18-1011 - When a report of child maltreatment is determined to be unsubstantiated

(a)
If the report of child maltreatment is unsubstantiated, the Department of Human Services may offer supportive services to the family.
(b)
The family may accept or reject supportive services at any time.
Acts 2009, No. 749, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 2 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-6-101 — 12-20-301) › Chapter 18 - CHILD MALTREATMENT ACT (§§ 12-18-101 — 12-18-1202) › Subchapter 11 - PUBLIC DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION ON FATALITIES AND NEAR FATALITIES (§§ 12-18-1101 — 12-18-1108) › Section 12-18-1101 - Procedure if the investigation is pending on a fatality

Upon request, the Department of Human Services shall release the following information to the general public when an investigation is pending on a report of a fatality of a child to the Child Abuse Hotline:
(1)
Age, race, and gender of the child;
(2)
Date of the child's death;
(3)
Allegations or preliminary cause of death;
(4)
County and type of placement of the child at the time of incident leading to the child's death;
(5)
Generic relationship of the alleged offender to the child;
(6)
Agency conducting the investigation;
(7)
Legal action taken by the department;
(8)
Services offered or provided by the department presently and in the past; and
(9)
Name of the child.
Amended by Act 2013, No. 1181,§ 4, eff. 8/16/2013.
Acts 2009, No. 675, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 2 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-6-101 — 12-20-301) › Chapter 18 - CHILD MALTREATMENT ACT (§§ 12-18-101 — 12-18-1202) › Subchapter 11 - PUBLIC DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION ON FATALITIES AND NEAR FATALITIES (§§ 12-18-1101 — 12-18-1108) › Section 12-18-1102 - Procedure if the investigation results in a true report related to a fatality

Upon request, the Department of Human Services shall release the following information to the general public when the investigative determination is true on a report of a fatality of a child:
(1)
(A)
A summary of previous child maltreatment investigations.
(B)
The disclosure shall not include the name of the offender;
(2)
A summary of the current child maltreatment investigation, including:
(A)
The nature and extent of the child's present and past injuries;
(B)
Medical information pertaining to the death; and
(C)
The name of the offender if due process has been satisfied or the offender has been arrested;
(3)
All relevant risk and safety assessments completed on the child;
(4)
Information about criminal charges, if known; and
(5)
Any action taken by the Department of Human Services or the Crimes Against Children Division of the Department of Arkansas State Police, including personnel action and licensing action.
Amended by Act 2013, No. 1181,§ 5, eff. 8/16/2013.
Acts 2009, No. 675, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 2 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-6-101 — 12-20-301) › Chapter 18 - CHILD MALTREATMENT ACT (§§ 12-18-101 — 12-18-1202) › Subchapter 11 - PUBLIC DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION ON FATALITIES AND NEAR FATALITIES (§§ 12-18-1101 — 12-18-1108) › Section 12-18-1103 - Procedure if the investigation results in an unsubstantiated report related to a fatality

Upon request, the Department of Human Services shall release the following information to the general public when the investigative determination is unsubstantiated on a report of a fatality of a child:
(1)
(A)
A summary of previous child maltreatment investigations.
(B)
The disclosure shall not include the name of the offender;
(2)
A summary of the current child maltreatment investigation, including medical information pertaining to the death; however, the name of the alleged offender shall not be disclosed;
(3)
All relevant risk and safety assessments completed on the child;
(4)
Information about criminal charges, if known; and
(5)
Any action taken by the Department of Human Services or the Crimes Against Children Division of the Department of Arkansas State Police, including personnel action and licensing action.
Amended by Act 2013, No. 1181,§ 6, eff. 8/16/2013.
Acts 2009, No. 675, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 2 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-6-101 — 12-20-301) › Chapter 18 - CHILD MALTREATMENT ACT (§§ 12-18-101 — 12-18-1202) › Subchapter 11 - PUBLIC DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION ON FATALITIES AND NEAR FATALITIES (§§ 12-18-1101 — 12-18-1108) › Section 12-18-1104 - Information not to be released regarding a child fatality

Concerning the fatality of a child, the Department of Human Services shall not release:
(1)
Information on siblings of the child;
(2)
Attorney-client communications; or
(3)
Any information if release of such information would jeopardize a criminal investigation.
Acts 2009, No. 675, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 2 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-6-101 — 12-20-301) › Chapter 18 - CHILD MALTREATMENT ACT (§§ 12-18-101 — 12-18-1202) › Subchapter 11 - PUBLIC DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION ON FATALITIES AND NEAR FATALITIES (§§ 12-18-1101 — 12-18-1108) › Section 12-18-1105 - Procedure if the investigation is pending related to a near fatality

Upon request, the Department of Human Services shall release the following information to the general public when an investigation is pending on a report of a near fatality of a child to the Child Abuse Hotline:
(1)
Age, race, and gender of the child;
(2)
Date of the near fatality;
(3)
Allegations or preliminary cause of the near fatality;
(4)
County and type of placement of the child at the time of the near fatality;
(5)
Generic relationship of the alleged offender to the child;
(6)
Agency conducting the investigation;
(7)
Legal action taken by the department; and
(8)
Services offered or provided by the department presently and in the past.
Amended by Act 2013, No. 1181,§ 7, eff. 8/16/2013.
Acts 2009, No. 675, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 2 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-6-101 — 12-20-301) › Chapter 18 - CHILD MALTREATMENT ACT (§§ 12-18-101 — 12-18-1202) › Subchapter 11 - PUBLIC DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION ON FATALITIES AND NEAR FATALITIES (§§ 12-18-1101 — 12-18-1108) › Section 12-18-1106 - Procedure if the investigation results in a true report related to a near fatality

Upon request, the Department of Human Services shall release the following information to the general public when the investigative determination is true on a report of a near fatality of a child:
(1)
A nonidentifying summary of any previous child maltreatment investigations;
(2)
A nonidentifying summary of the current child maltreatment investigation, including:
(A)
The nature and extent of the child's present and past injuries; and
(B)
Medical information pertaining to the incident;
(3)
Information about criminal charges, if known; and
(4)
Any action taken by the Department of Human Services or the Crimes Against Children Division of the Department of Arkansas State Police, including personnel action and licensing action.
Acts 2009, No. 675, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 2 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-6-101 — 12-20-301) › Chapter 18 - CHILD MALTREATMENT ACT (§§ 12-18-101 — 12-18-1202) › Subchapter 11 - PUBLIC DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION ON FATALITIES AND NEAR FATALITIES (§§ 12-18-1101 — 12-18-1108) › Section 12-18-1107 - Procedure if the investigation results in an unsubstantiated report related to a near fatality

Upon request, the Department of Human Services shall release the following information to the general public when the investigative determination is unsubstantiated on a report of a near fatality of a child:
(1)
A nonidentifying summary of any previous child maltreatment investigations;
(2)
A nonidentifying summary of the current child maltreatment investigation;
(3)
Information about criminal charges, if known; and
(4)
Any action taken by the Department of Human Services or the Crimes Against Children Division of the Department of Arkansas State Police, including personnel action and licensing action.
Acts 2009, No. 675, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 2 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-6-101 — 12-20-301) › Chapter 18 - CHILD MALTREATMENT ACT (§§ 12-18-101 — 12-18-1202) › Subchapter 11 - PUBLIC DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION ON FATALITIES AND NEAR FATALITIES (§§ 12-18-1101 — 12-18-1108) › Section 12-18-1108 - Information not to be released regarding the near fatality of a child

Concerning the near fatality of a child, the Department of Human Services shall not release:
(1)
Information on siblings of the child;
(2)
Attorney-client communications; or
(3)
Any information if release of such information would jeopardize a criminal investigation.
Acts 2009, No. 675, § 1; 2011, No. 779, § 21.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 2 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-6-101 — 12-20-301) › Chapter 18 - CHILD MALTREATMENT ACT (§§ 12-18-101 — 12-18-1202) › Subchapter 12 - TRAINING REGARDING SEXUALLY EXPLOITED CHILDREN (§§ 12-18-1201 — 12-18-1202) › Section 12-18-1201 - Definition

As used in this subchapter, "sexually exploited child" means a person less than eighteen (18) years of age who has been subject to sexual exploitation because the person:
(1)
Is a victim of trafficking of persons under §
5-18-103
;
(2)
Is a victim of child sex trafficking under
18 U.S.C. § 1591
, as it existed on January 1, 2013; or
(3)
Engages in an act of prostitution under §
5-70-102
or sexual solicitation under §
5-70-103
.
Added by Act 2013, No. 1257,§ 8, eff. 8/16/2013.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 2 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-6-101 — 12-20-301) › Chapter 18 - CHILD MALTREATMENT ACT (§§ 12-18-101 — 12-18-1202) › Subchapter 12 - TRAINING REGARDING SEXUALLY EXPLOITED CHILDREN (§§ 12-18-1201 — 12-18-1202) › Section 12-18-1202 - Training regarding sexually exploited children

The Arkansas Juvenile Officers Association, the Division of Law Enforcement Standards and Training, or the Prosecutor Coordinator may provide training to intake officers, law enforcement, prosecutors, and any other appropriate staff concerning how to identify a sexually exploited child and how to obtain appropriate services for a sexually exploited child.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5874, eff. 7/1/2019.
Added by Act 2013, No. 1257,§ 8, eff. 8/16/2013.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 2 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-6-101 — 12-20-301) › Chapter 19 - HUMAN TRAFFICKING - PREVENTION AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (§§ 12-19-101 — 12-19-105) › Section 12-19-103 - Development of a state protocol for assistance

The Department of Human Services shall develop a state protocol for assisting victims of human trafficking with applying for federal and state benefits and services to which they may be entitled.
Added by Act 2013, No. 1157,§ 5, eff. 8/16/2013.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 2 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-6-101 — 12-20-301) › Chapter 19 - HUMAN TRAFFICKING - PREVENTION AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (§§ 12-19-101 — 12-19-105) › Section 12-19-104 - Law enforcement agency nonimmigrant visa certification

(a)
Each law enforcement agency shall adopt a policy for the completion and signing of T and U nonimmigrant visa certification forms for human trafficking victims.
(b)
The policy adopted under subsection (a) of this section shall include a requirement that a law enforcement official shall complete the certification no later than thirty (30) days after receipt of the request for certification.
Added by Act 2015, No. 1138,§ 3, eff. 7/22/2015.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 2 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-6-101 — 12-20-301) › Chapter 19 - HUMAN TRAFFICKING - PREVENTION AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (§§ 12-19-101 — 12-19-105) › Section 12-19-105 - Training and educational materials on human trafficking

(a)
The Department of Education and the Department of Human Services shall collaborate on providing awareness and training materials to local school districts on human trafficking that include without limitation strategies for the prevention of the trafficking of children.
(b)
The training materials required under subsection (a) of this section shall describe local, state, and national resources to which a student, a parent, a counselor, or school personnel may consult for information on human trafficking that includes without limitation strategies for the prevention of the trafficking of children.
Added by Act 2019, No. 937,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 2 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-6-101 — 12-20-301) › Chapter 20 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES FOR PRIVATE SCHOOLS AND PRIVATE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES (§§ 12-20-101 — 12-20-301) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 12-20-101 — 12-20-103) › Section 12-20-101 - Definitions

As used in this chapter:
(1)
"Control" means that a private school or private college or university is maintained on the property or rents or leases the property to facilitate events or functions of the private school or private college or university;
(2)
"Executive head" means the president or governing board of a private school or private college or university;
(3)
"Private college or university" means a college, university, or teaching hospital that has all of the following characteristics:
(A)
Is not owned or controlled by the state or a political subdivision of the state;
(B)
Provides a program of education in residence leading to a baccalaureate degree or provides a program of education in residence for which the baccalaureate degree is a prerequisite, leading to an academic or professional degree;
(C)
Is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission or another nationally recognized agency that accredits private colleges and universities; and
(D)
Has its principal place of business located in the state;
(4)
"Private school" means a nonpublic elementary or secondary school that is:
(A)
A registered nonprofit; and
(B)
Accredited or licensed by an accrediting association recognized by the State Board of Education; and
(5)
"Property" means both real property and personal property owned by or under the control of a private school or private college or university and includes without limitation all highways, streets, alleys, and rights-of-way that are contiguous or adjacent to real property owned by or under the control of the private school or private college or university.
Amended by Act 2021, No. 535,§ 4, eff. 7/28/2021.
Added by Act 2013, No. 227,§ 3, eff. 8/16/2013.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 2 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-6-101 — 12-20-301) › Chapter 20 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES FOR PRIVATE SCHOOLS AND PRIVATE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES (§§ 12-20-101 — 12-20-301) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 12-20-101 — 12-20-103) › Section 12-20-102 - Applicability - Cumulative effect

(a)
This chapter applies to the property of each private school or private college or university.
(b)
This chapter does not mean that a private school or private college or university is an agent of the State of Arkansas.
(c)
This chapter is cumulative to any remedies that each private school or private college or university may possess for enforcing its rules and regulations, including its rights to impose sanctions through fees and charges and its rights to discipline, deny service, and expel.
Amended by Act 2021, No. 535,§ 4, eff. 7/28/2021.
Added by Act 2013, No. 227,§ 3, eff. 8/16/2013.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 2 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-6-101 — 12-20-301) › Chapter 20 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES FOR PRIVATE SCHOOLS AND PRIVATE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES (§§ 12-20-101 — 12-20-301) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 12-20-101 — 12-20-103) › Section 12-20-103 - Enforcement

The prosecuting attorney or the city attorney, as may be appropriate, shall appear and prosecute in court all criminal offenses arising under this chapter.
Amended by Act 2021, No. 535,§ 4, eff. 7/28/2021.
Added by Act 2013, No. 227,§ 3, eff. 8/16/2013.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 2 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-6-101 — 12-20-301) › Chapter 20 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES FOR PRIVATE SCHOOLS AND PRIVATE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES (§§ 12-20-101 — 12-20-301) › Subchapter 2 - LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS (§§ 12-20-201 — 12-20-203) › Section 12-20-203 - Records kept by a private school or private college or university law enforcement agency

Records generated or kept by a private school or private college or university law enforcement agency under this chapter are subject to the same record keeping and disclosure requirements of a state or local law enforcement agency.
Amended by Act 2021, No. 535,§ 4, eff. 7/28/2021.
Added by Act 2013, No. 227,§ 3, eff. 8/16/2013.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 2 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-6-101 — 12-20-301) › Chapter 20 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES FOR PRIVATE SCHOOLS AND PRIVATE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES (§§ 12-20-101 — 12-20-301) › Subchapter 3 - MOTOR VEHICLE REGULATION (§ 12-20-301) › Section 12-20-301 - Rules and regulations for motor vehicles on private school or private college or university grounds

(a)
(1)
Each private school or private college or university may promulgate and amend rules and regulations for the operation and parking of motor vehicles on its property as its governing board deems necessary if the rules and regulations do not conflict with governing state law or a city or county ordinance.
(2)
The rules and regulations described in subdivision (a)(1) of this section may be submitted to the city or county where the property of the private school or private college or university is located for adoption as ordinances, including without limitation ordinances that:
(A)
Limit the rate of speed; and
(B)
Enforce other traffic rules, including control and direction of traffic.
(b)
Speed limits shall be posted at reasonable intervals, and traffic and parking directions and prohibitions shall be indicated by signs.
Amended by Act 2021, No. 535,§ 4, eff. 7/28/2021.
Added by Act 2013, No. 227,§ 3, eff. 8/16/2013.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 3 - CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-25-101 — 12-51-901) › Chapter 25 - PUBLIC HEARING REQUIREMENTS PRIOR TO LOCATION OF COMMUNITY-BASED RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES (§ 12-25-101) › Section 12-25-101 - Location or construction of residential facilities for sexual or violent offenders - Public hearings

(a)
(1)
No state agency, board, commission, or governing body of any municipality or county shall approve the location or construction of any community-based residential facility housing juveniles or adults adjudicated or convicted of any sexual or violent offense or any other offense that would constitute a Class C felony or higher, even if the facility otherwise conforms to applicable zoning ordinances, until a public hearing is conducted in the municipality or county of the proposed location of the facility at least thirty (30) days prior to the contracting for the acquisition of any property on which to locate the proposed facility or any existing structure in which to locate the proposed facility by the owner, operator, or care provider of the proposed facility.
(2)
No community-based residential facility housing juveniles or adults adjudicated or convicted of any sexual or violent offense or any other criminal offense that would constitute a Class C felony or higher shall be located or constructed within any municipality or county of this state until a public hearing is conducted in the municipality or county of the proposed location of the facility at least thirty (30) days prior to the contracting for the acquisition of any property on which to locate the proposed facility or any existing structure in which to locate the proposed facility by the owner, operator, or care provider of the proposed facility.
(b)
All residents within one thousand feet (1000') of the proposed location of the facility shall be notified by mail at least ten (10) days prior to the day of the hearing.
Acts 1997, No. 626, § 1; 2005, No. 1962, § 45.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 3 - CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-25-101 — 12-51-901) › Chapter 26 - CRIMINAL DETENTION FACILITIES STANDARDS (§§ 12-26-101 — 12-26-109) › Section 12-26-101 - Policy - Purpose of chapter

(a)
It is declared to be the policy of the State of Arkansas that all criminal detention facilities and juvenile detention facilities within the counties of the state shall conform to certain minimum standards of construction, maintenance, and operation.
(b)
It is the purpose of this chapter to implement this policy by establishing a criminal detention facility review committee within each of the criminal detention facility review committee districts of the state with the authority and responsibility to administer the provisions of this chapter and other laws enacted relating to standards for criminal detention facilities and juvenile detention facilities.
Amended by Act 2017, No. 153,§ 1, eff. 1/1/2019.
Acts 1983, No. 741, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 46-1210.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 3 - CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-25-101 — 12-51-901) › Chapter 26 - CRIMINAL DETENTION FACILITIES STANDARDS (§§ 12-26-101 — 12-26-109) › Section 12-26-102 - Definition

As used in this chapter, "criminal detention facility" means any institution operated by a political subdivision or a combination of political subdivisions for the care, keeping, or rehabilitative needs of adult criminal offenders, including regional jails, county jails, municipal jails, and temporary holding units.
Amended by Act 2017, No. 153,§ 2, eff. 1/1/2019.
Acts 1983, No. 741, § 2; 1985, No. 539, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 46-1211; Acts 2001, No. 1185, § 2; 2003, No. 1473, § 26.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 3 - CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-25-101 — 12-51-901) › Chapter 26 - CRIMINAL DETENTION FACILITIES STANDARDS (§§ 12-26-101 — 12-26-109) › Section 12-26-103 - Office of Criminal Detention Facilities Review Coordinator - Creation - Duties

(a)
There is established the Office of Criminal Detention Facilities Review Coordinator within the Department of Corrections which shall consist of:
(1)
A Criminal Detention Facilities Review Coordinator, who shall be hired and employed by and serve at the pleasure of the Secretary of the Department of Public Safety;
(2)
An administrative assistant; and
(3)
Other staff permanently or temporarily assigned from within the Department of Public Safety.
(b)
The office shall be responsible for promulgating, upon approval of the secretary, minimum standards for the construction, maintenance, and operation of local, county, regional, or state criminal detention facilities and juvenile detention facilities in accordance with the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, §
25-15-201
et seq.
(c)
The coordinator shall perform all duties assigned by the secretary to assure uniformity in the interpretation and administration of the minimum standards by the several criminal facility detention review committees.
Amended by Act 2023, No. 306,§ 3, eff. 7/1/2023.
Amended by Act 2023, No. 306,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2023.
Amended by Act 2021, No. 685,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 693, eff. 7/1/2019.
Amended by Act 2017, No. 153,§ 3, eff. 1/1/2019.
Acts 1983, No. 741, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 46-1216; Acts 1989, No. 515, § 3; 2003, No. 1473, § 27.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 3 - CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-25-101 — 12-51-901) › Chapter 26 - CRIMINAL DETENTION FACILITIES STANDARDS (§§ 12-26-101 — 12-26-109) › Section 12-26-106 - Powers and duties of a criminal detention facility review committee

A criminal detention facility review committee shall:
(1)
Provide consultation and technical assistance to county and local government officials with respect to criminal detention facilities and juvenile detention facilities;
(2)
(A)
Review and approve the written inspection reports of the Criminal Detention Facilities Review Coordinator for criminal detention facilities and juvenile detention facilities in the criminal detention facility review committee's district for compliance with the standards as established under §
12-26-103
.
(B)
This subdivision (2) does not prevent a committee member from visiting or inspecting a criminal detention facility or juvenile detention facility as part of the review process;
(3)
Advise government officials and other appropriate persons of deficiencies in the criminal detention facilities and juvenile detention facilities and make recommendations for improvements;
(4)
Review and approve plans for the construction and major modification or renovation of the criminal detention facilities and juvenile detention facilities; and
(5)
Perform such other duties as may be necessary to carry out the policy of the state regarding criminal detention facilities and juvenile detention facilities.
Amended by Act 2021, No. 685,§ 2, eff. 7/28/2021.
Amended by Act 2017, No. 153,§ 5, eff. 1/1/2019.
Amended by Act 2017, No. 250,§ 17, eff. 8/1/2017.
Acts 1983, No. 741, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 46-1215; Acts 1989, No. 515, § 2.