Arkansas § 9-27-354 Progress reports on juveniles

Arkansas Statutes

§ 9-27-354 — Progress reports on juveniles

Arkansas § 9-27-354

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Ark. Code Ann. § 9-27-354 (2026).

Text

(a)(1) The court may order progress reports from a service provider whenever a juvenile is placed out of home and in a setting other than a Department of Human Services foster home.

(2)The order shall:

(A)Set forth the schedule for the progress reports; and (B) Identify the service provider responsible for submitting the progress reports.

(3)The service provider shall be provided a copy of the written court order by:

(A)Certified mail, restricted delivery; or (B) Process server.

(4)Failure to follow the order of the court shall subject the service provider to contempt sanctions of the court.

(b)A progress report shall include, but not be limited to the:

(1)Reason for admission;

(2)Projected length of stay;

(3)Identified goals and objectives to be addressed during placement;

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(a) (1) The court may order progress reports from a service provider whenever a juvenile is placed out of home and in a setting other than a Department of Human Services foster home. (2) The order shall: (A) Set forth the schedule for the progress reports; and (B) Identify the service provider responsible for submitting the progress reports. (3) The service provider shall be provided a copy of the written court order by: (A) Certified mail, restricted delivery; or (B) Process server. (4) Failure to follow the order of the court shall subject the service provider to contempt sanctions of the court. (b) A progress report shall include, but not be limited to the: (1) Reason for admission; (2) Projected length of stay; (3) Identified goals and objectives to be addressed during placement; (4) Progress of the juvenile in meeting goals and objectives; (5) Barriers to progress; (6) Significant behavioral disruptions and response of provider; and (7) Recommendations upon the juvenile's release. (c) The service provider shall immediately report any incidents concerning the juvenile's health or safety to: (1) The juvenile's attorney or attorney ad litem; and (2) The custodian of the juvenile.