Arkansas § 12-12-1702 Purpose

Arkansas Statutes

§ 12-12-1702 — Purpose

Arkansas § 12-12-1702

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Ark. Code Ann. § 12-12-1702 (2026).

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The purpose of this subchapter is to:

(1)Provide a system for the reporting of known or suspected adult and long-term care facility resident maltreatment;

(2)Ensure the screening, safety assessment, and prompt investigation of reports of known or suspected adult and long-term care facility resident maltreatment;

(3)Provide for a civil action, if appropriate, to protect maltreated adults and long-term care facility residents; and (4) Encourage the cooperation of state law enforcement officials, courts, and state agencies in the investigation and assessment of maltreated adults and long-term care facility residents, and prosecution of offenders.

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The purpose of this subchapter is to: (1) Provide a system for the reporting of known or suspected adult and long-term care facility resident maltreatment; (2) Ensure the screening, safety assessment, and prompt investigation of reports of known or suspected adult and long-term care facility resident maltreatment; (3) Provide for a civil action, if appropriate, to protect maltreated adults and long-term care facility residents; and (4) Encourage the cooperation of state law enforcement officials, courts, and state agencies in the investigation and assessment of maltreated adults and long-term care facility residents, and prosecution of offenders.