Arkansas § 12-18-703 Notice generally

Arkansas Statutes

§ 12-18-703 — Notice generally

Arkansas § 12-18-703

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Bluebook

Ark. Code Ann. § 12-18-703 (2026).

Text

(a)The Department of Human Services and the Department of Arkansas State Police shall notify each alleged offender of the child maltreatment investigative determination whether true or unsubstantiated.

(b)(1) In every case in which a report is determined to be true, the Department of Human Services and the Department of Arkansas State Police shall notify the alleged offender of the investigative determination by certified mail, restricted delivery, or by process server as permitted under Rule 4 of the Arkansas Rules of Civil Procedure.

(2)Failure of service under subdivision (b)(1) of this section is not deemed failure of notice if the alleged offender has actual notice.

(c)(1) The notice of the investigative determination shall include a statement that the request for an administrativ

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(a) The Department of Human Services and the Department of Arkansas State Police shall notify each alleged offender of the child maltreatment investigative determination whether true or unsubstantiated. (b) (1) In every case in which a report is determined to be true, the Department of Human Services and the Department of Arkansas State Police shall notify the alleged offender of the investigative determination by certified mail, restricted delivery, or by process server as permitted under Rule 4 of the Arkansas Rules of Civil Procedure. (2) Failure of service under subdivision (b)(1) of this section is not deemed failure of notice if the alleged offender has actual notice. (c) (1) The notice of the investigative determination shall include a statement that the request for an administrative hearing shall be made within thirty (30) days of the receipt of notice under subsection (b) of this section. (2) An alleged offender is not entitled to an automatic administrative hearing if: (A) The allegations are determined to be true; and (B) The alleged offender's name is exempt from placement in the Child Maltreatment Central Registry.

Legislative History

Amended by Act 2015, No. 1097,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015. Amended by Act 2015, No. 1004,§ 20, eff. 7/22/2015. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1006,§ 17, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 2009, No. 749, § 1; 2011, No. 1143, § 15.