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Arkansas Code Title 9. Family Law § 9-20-109. Commencement of proceedings

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

(a) Proceedings shall be commenced by filing a petition with the clerk of the probate division of circuit court.

(b) Only the Department of Human Services may file a petition seeking ex parte emergency relief.

(c) No fees may be charged or collected by the clerk in cases brought by the department, including, but not limited to:

(1) Fees for filing;

(2) Summons; or

(3) Subpoenas.

(d) The court shall immediately appoint the Arkansas Public Defender Commission to represent the maltreated adult if:

(1) There is reasonable cause to believe the maltreated adult is indigent; or

(2) The maltreated adult's liberty interest is in jeopardy and the financial condition of the maltreated adult is undetermined.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Arkansas Code Title 9. Family Law § 9-20-109. Commencement of proceedings - last updated March 28, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ar/title-9-family-law/ar-code-sect-9-20-109/

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