Arkansas § 12-18-1009 - When the investigation determines that the child can safely remain at home.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 12-18-1009 — When the investigation determines that the child can safely remain at home., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12-18-1009. When the investigation determines that the child can safely remain at home.
If an investigation under this chapter determines that a child can safely remain at home, the parents retain the right to keep the child at home or to place the child outside the home.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 12-18-1009
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 12-18-1009 cover?
Section 12-18-1009 ("When the investigation determines that the child can safely remain at home.") is part of the Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Arkansas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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