Arkansas § 12-18-617 - Authority to pursue other remedies.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 12-18-617 — Authority to pursue other remedies., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12-18-617. Authority to pursue other remedies.
Notwithstanding an investigative determination finding of true but exempted, the Department of Human Services may pursue: Any legal remedies, including the authority to initiate legal proceedings in a court of competent jurisdiction; and Medical care or treatment for a child when such care or treatment is necessary to prevent or remedy serious harm to the child or to prevent the withholding of medically indicated treatment from a child with life-threatening conditions. Except with respect to the withholding of medically indicated treatments from a disabled infant with life-threatening conditions, case-by-case determinations concerning the exercise of authority in this section shall be within the sole discretion of the department.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 12-18-617
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 12-18-617 cover?
Section 12-18-617 ("Authority to pursue other remedies.") 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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