Arkansas Code of 1987 (2024)
Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109)
Subtitle 2 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-6-101 — 12-20-301)
Chapter 18 - CHILD MALTREATMENT ACT (§§ 12-18-101 — 12-18-1202)
Subchapter 11 - PUBLIC DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION ON FATALITIES AND NEAR FATALITIES (§§ 12-18-1101 — 12-18-1108)
Section 12-18-1103 - Procedure if the investigation results in an unsubstantiated report related to a fatality

Upon request, the Department of Human Services shall release the following information to the general public when the investigative determination is unsubstantiated on a report of a fatality of a child:

• (1)
  • (A) A summary of previous child maltreatment investigations.
  • (B) The disclosure shall not include the name of the offender;

• (2) A summary of the current child maltreatment investigation, including medical information pertaining to the death; however, the name of the alleged offender shall not be disclosed;

• (3) All relevant risk and safety assessments completed on the child;

• (4) Information about criminal charges, if known; and

• (5) Any action taken by the Department of Human Services or the Crimes Against Children Division of the Department of Arkansas State Police, including personnel action and licensing action.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1181,§ 6, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 2009, No. 675, § 1.