Ark. Code Ann. § 12-12-1702 (2026)

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.

History. Acts 2005, No. 1812, § 1; 2007, No. 283, § 6.

Amendments. The 2007 amendment substituted “investigation, and assessment of maltreated adults and long-term care facility residents and prosecution of offenders” for “investigation, assessment, and prosecution of maltreated adults and long-term care facility residents” in (4).