Arkansas § 12-18-301 - Creation.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 12-18-301 — Creation., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12-18-301. Creation.
There is created the Child Abuse Hotline. The Child Abuse Hotline is a unit established within the Department of Human Services and the Division of Arkansas State Police, or their designee, with the purpose of receiving and recording notifications and reports under this chapter. The Child Abuse Hotline shall be staffed twenty-four (24) hours per day and shall have statewide accessibility through a toll-free telephone number. The toll-free telephone number under this section shall be known as the “Child Abuse Hotline”. All persons whether a mandated reporter under this chapter or not may use the Child Abuse Hotline to report child maltreatment or suspected child maltreatment.
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 12-18-301
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 12-18-301 cover?
Section 12-18-301 ("Creation.") 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.
How do I cite Arkansas § 12-18-301?
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