Arkansas Statutes
§ 5-29-204 — Neglect of a vulnerable person
Arkansas·Title 5
(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.
Free access — add to your briefcase to read the full text and ask questions with AI
Arkansas § 5-29-204 (Neglect of a vulnerable person) — published by Counsel Stack Legal Research, free access to 12M+ legal documents.
Legislative History
Added by Act 2023, No. 783,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.
Nearby Sections
15
§ 5-1-101
Title§ 5-1-102
Definitions§ 5-1-103
Applicability to offenses generally§ 5-1-104
Territorial applicability§ 5-1-106
Felonies§ 5-1-107
Misdemeanors§ 5-1-108
Violations§ 5-1-109
Statute of limitations