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Current as of March 28, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Along with the copy of the petition and the copy of the order directing appearance for an initial evaluation or an order of detention, the person sought to be involuntarily admitted shall be served with a copy of the following statement of rights:
(1) That he or she has the right to effective assistance of counsel, including the right to a court-appointed attorney;
(2) That he or she and his or her attorney have a right to be present at all significant stages of the proceedings and at all hearings except that no attorney shall be entitled to be present upon examination of the person by the physician or any member of the treatment staff pursuant to an evaluation, whether initially or subsequently;
(3) That he or she has the right to present evidence in his or her own behalf;
(4) That he or she has the right to cross-examine witnesses who testify against him or her;
(5) That he or she has a right to remain silent; and
(6) That he or she has a right to view and copy all petitions, reports, and documents contained in the court file.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Arkansas Code Title 20. Public Health and Welfare § 20-47-211. Statement of rights - last updated March 28, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ar/title-20-public-health-and-welfare/ar-code-sect-20-47-211/
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