2010 Arkansas Code
Title 9 - Family Law
Subtitle 3 - Minors
Chapter 27 - Juvenile Courts And Proceedings
Subchapter 3 - Arkansas Juvenile Code
§ 9-27-334 - Disposition -- Dependent-neglected -- Generally.

9-27-334. Disposition -- Dependent-neglected -- Generally.

(a) If a juvenile is found to be dependent-neglected, the circuit court may enter an order making any of the following dispositions:

(1) Order family services;

(2) (A) If it is in the best interest of the juvenile, transfer custody of the juvenile to the Department of Human Services, to another licensed agency responsible for the care of juveniles, or to a relative or other individual.

(B) If the court grants custody of the juvenile to the department, the juvenile shall be placed in a licensed or approved foster home, shelter, or facility or an exempt child welfare agency as defined at 9-28-402(12).

(C) All juveniles in shelters or awaiting foster care placement who are in the custody of the department are "homeless children and youth" as defined at 42 U.S.C. 11434a(2), as in effect on February 1, 2005;

(3) (A) Order that the parent, both parents, or the guardian of the juvenile attend a court-ordered parental responsibility training program, if available, and participate in a juvenile drug court program.

(B) The court may make reasonable orders requiring proof of completion of such a training program within a certain time period and payment of a fee covering the cost of the training program.

(b) Such an order of custody shall supersede an existing court order of custody and shall remain in full force and effect until a subsequent order of custody is entered by a court of competent jurisdiction.

(c) The court may provide that any violation of its orders shall subject the parent, both parents, the juvenile, the custodian, or the guardian to contempt sanctions.