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Current as of March 28, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a)(1) The court may order progress reports from a service provider whenever a juvenile is placed out of home and in a setting other than a Department of Human Services foster home.
(2) The order shall:
(A) Set forth the schedule for the progress reports; and
(B) Identify the service provider responsible for submitting the progress reports.
(3) The service provider shall be provided a copy of the written court order by:
(A) Certified mail, restricted delivery; or
(B) Process server.
(4) Failure to follow the order of the court shall subject the service provider to contempt sanctions of the court.
(b) A progress report shall include, but not be limited to the:
(1) Reason for admission;
(2) Projected length of stay;
(3) Identified goals and objectives to be addressed during placement;
(4) Progress of the juvenile in meeting goals and objectives;
(5) Barriers to progress;
(6) Significant behavioral disruptions and response of provider; and
(7) Recommendations upon the juvenile's release.
(c) The service provider shall immediately report any incidents concerning the juvenile's health or safety to:
(1) The juvenile's attorney or attorney ad litem; and
(2) The custodian of the juvenile.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Arkansas Code Title 9. Family Law § 9-27-354. Progress reports on juveniles - last updated March 28, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ar/title-9-family-law/ar-code-sect-9-27-354/
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