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Current as of March 28, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) There is created the Arkansas Child Abuse/Rape/Domestic Violence Commission, to be composed of twenty-two (22) persons appointed by the Governor for five-year staggered terms and until the successor is appointed and qualified.
(b) The membership of the commission shall consist of the following:
(1) A representative of domestic violence programs or domestic violence service providers in Arkansas;
(2) A representative of the Department of Arkansas State Police;
(3) A physician specializing in the treatment of child abuse;
(4) A prosecuting attorney;
(5) A defense attorney;
(6) A representative of the Division of Children and Family Services of the Department of Human Services;
(7) A representative of a parents' group;
(8) A mental health professional specializing in the treatment of child abuse or domestic violence or rape;
(9) A representative of city or county law enforcement;
(10) A representative of children with disabilities;
(11) A judge involved in criminal court proceedings related to child abuse and neglect;
(12) A judge involved in civil court proceedings related to child abuse and neglect;
(13) A representative of the State Crime Laboratory;
(14) A representative of the Department of Health;
(15) A representative of rape crisis centers;
(16) A representative of the office of the Attorney General;
(17) Three (3) members at large;
(18) A court-appointed special advocate representative;
(19) An attorney ad litem; and
(20) A faculty member from a four-year college or university with experience in the study of human trafficking or a closely related area of study.
(c) Members of the commission may receive expense reimbursement in accordance with § 25-16-901 et seq.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Arkansas Code Title 20. Public Health and Welfare § 20-82-201. Arkansas Child Abuse/Rape/Domestic Violence Commission--Creation--Members - last updated March 28, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ar/title-20-public-health-and-welfare/ar-code-sect-20-82-201/
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