The purposes of this chapter are to:
(1) Protect a maltreated adult or long-term care facility resident who is in imminent danger; and
(2) Encourage the cooperation of state agencies and private providers in the service delivery system for maltreated adults.
Structure Arkansas Code
Subtitle 2 - Domestic Relations
Chapter 20 - Adult Maltreatment Custody Act
§ 9-20-104. Spiritual treatment alone not abusive
§ 9-20-105. Privilege not grounds for exclusion of evidence
§ 9-20-106. Immunity for investigation participants
§ 9-20-107. Reports as evidence
§ 9-20-108. Jurisdiction — Venue — Eligibility
§ 9-20-109. Commencement of proceedings
§ 9-20-112. Voluntary protective placement
§ 9-20-116. Probable cause hearing
§ 9-20-117. Long-term custody and court-ordered protective services hearings
§ 9-20-119. Assets of a maltreated adult
§ 9-20-120. Duties and responsibilities of custodian
§ 9-20-121. Availability of custody and protective services records
§ 9-20-122. Evaluation of prospective guardians
§ 9-20-123. Rights of relatives
§ 9-20-124. Consideration of issues requiring court approval