(a) The Department of Human Services shall periodically review the case of an adult in the custody of the department, but not less often than one (1) time every six (6) months.
(b) The circuit court shall review the case of an adult in the custody of the department, either formally or informally as determined by the court, at least one (1) time every twelve (12) months.
(c) Notice for review hearings shall be by regular mail to the attorney for the respondent and to the administrator of the facility in which the respondent is placed.
(d)
(1) Upon presentation of a statement under oath by a medical doctor that attendance at the hearing is not in the best interest of the adult based on the adult's mental incapacity or physical health, the court shall waive the presence of the adult at a review hearing unless there is a showing by the adult's attorney that the adult's attendance at the court hearing is necessary.
(2) If it is not in the adult's best interest to appear at court under subdivision (d)(1) of this section, the adult may submit a written statement or an audio or video statement for consideration by the court.
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