Arkansas § 5-29-204 Neglect of a vulnerable person

Arkansas Statutes

§ 5-29-204 — Neglect of a vulnerable person

Arkansas § 5-29-204

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Ark. Code Ann. § 5-29-204 (2026).

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(a)A person commits neglect of a vulnerable person if, being a healthcare provider or caregiver, he or she purposely neglects a vulnerable person under his or her care or to whom he or she has access due to his or her position as a healthcare provider or caregiver.

(b)Neglect of a vulnerable person is a:

(1)Class D felony if the neglect causes serious physical injury or a substantial risk of death to the vulnerable person;

(2)Class B misdemeanor if the neglect causes physical injury to the vulnerable person; or (3) Class C misdemeanor if otherwise committed.

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(a) A person commits neglect of a vulnerable person if, being a healthcare provider or caregiver, he or she purposely neglects a vulnerable person under his or her care or to whom he or she has access due to his or her position as a healthcare provider or caregiver. (b) Neglect of a vulnerable person is a: (1) Class D felony if the neglect causes serious physical injury or a substantial risk of death to the vulnerable person; (2) Class B misdemeanor if the neglect causes physical injury to the vulnerable person; or (3) Class C misdemeanor if otherwise committed.