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Arkansas Code Title 20. Public Health and Welfare § 20-47-216. Hearing continuance

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

Continuances requested by either party for any hearing provided for in this subchapter shall be granted only for good cause shown. “Good cause” includes obtaining a separate and independent evaluation or expert testimony on behalf of the person sought to be involuntarily admitted or allowing hospitalization of the person for medical treatment not associated with the person's mental illness, disease, or disorder.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Arkansas Code Title 20. Public Health and Welfare § 20-47-216. Hearing continuance - last updated March 28, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ar/title-20-public-health-and-welfare/ar-code-sect-20-47-216/

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