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Current as of March 28, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Upon request, the Department of Human Services shall release the following information to the general public when the investigative determination is true 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:
(A) The nature and extent of the child's present and past injuries;
(B) Medical information pertaining to the death; and
(C) The name of the offender if due process has been satisfied or the offender has been arrested;
(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.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Arkansas Code Title 12. Law Enforcement, Emergency Management, and Military Affairs § 12-18-1102. Procedure if the investigation results in a true report related to a fatality - last updated March 28, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ar/title-12-law-enforcement-emergency-management-and-military-affairs/ar-code-sect-12-18-1102/
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