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Arkansas Code Title 12. Law Enforcement, Emergency Management, and Military Affairs § 12-18-614. Submission to a physical exam or other testing

Current as of March 28, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) An investigation under this chapter may include a physical examination, a drug test, radiology procedures, photographs, and a psychological or psychiatric examination of all children subject to the care, custody, or control of the alleged offender.

(b)(1) If the report of child maltreatment or suspected child maltreatment alleges abuse as defined in § 12-18-103, the alleged offender may:

(A)(i) For the purpose of obtaining a second opinion, request that the alleged victim be examined by a licensed healthcare provider who:

(a) Did not perform the initial examination, test, or procedure described under subsection (a) of this section; and

(b) Routinely provides medical care to pediatric patients.

(ii) An examination performed under subdivision (b)(1)(A)(i) of this section shall be paid for by the alleged offender or as otherwise covered by insurance or Medicaid; and

(B)(i) For the purpose of ruling out a possible differential diagnosis, request that a licensed healthcare provider who routinely provides medical care to pediatric patients examine the alleged victim to determine whether or not the alleged victim has one (1) or more of the following medical conditions:

(a) Rickets;

(b) Ehlers-Danlos syndrome;

(c) Osteogenesis imperfecta;

(d) Vitamin D deficiency; or

(e) Another medical condition that may:

(1) Appear to be caused by suspected abuse as defined in § 12-18-103; or

(2) Increase the risk of a misdiagnosis of abuse as defined in § 12-18-103.

(ii) An examination performed under subdivision (b)(1)(B)(i) of this section shall be paid for by the alleged offender or as otherwise covered by insurance or Medicaid.

(2) A licensed healthcare provider examination under subdivision (b)(1) of this section shall not be requested for the purpose of obtaining a second opinion on whether or not an alleged victim has been a victim of sexual abuse.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Arkansas Code Title 12. Law Enforcement, Emergency Management, and Military Affairs § 12-18-614. Submission to a physical exam or other testing - last updated March 28, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ar/title-12-law-enforcement-emergency-management-and-military-affairs/ar-code-sect-12-18-614/

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