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.
Structure Arkansas Code
Title 12 - Law Enforcement, Emergency Management, and Military Affairs
Subtitle 2 - Law Enforcement Agencies and Programs
Chapter 18 - Child Maltreatment Act
Subchapter 11 - Public Disclosure of Information on Fatalities and Near Fatalities
§ 12-18-1101. Procedure if the investigation is pending on a fatality
§ 12-18-1102. Procedure if the investigation results in a true report related to a fatality
§ 12-18-1104. Information not to be released regarding a child fatality
§ 12-18-1105. Procedure if the investigation is pending related to a near fatality
§ 12-18-1106. Procedure if the investigation results in a true report related to a near fatality
§ 12-18-1108. Information not to be released regarding the near fatality of a child