Arkansas § 12-18-622 - Access to the controlled substance database.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 12-18-622 — Access to the controlled substance database., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12-18-622. Access to the controlled substance database.
The Department of Human Services and the Department of Arkansas State Police may petition a circuit court to allow an investigator to access the controlled substance database under the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program Act, § 20-7-601 et seq., for a record concerning a person. The circuit court may grant a petition under this section if the Department of Human Services and the Department of Arkansas State Police demonstrate probable cause that: The person was or is in possession of one (1) or more prescription drugs; The person gave birth to a baby; and The person or the baby tested positive for one (1) or more prescription drugs at the time of the birth of the baby.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 12-18-622
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 12-18-622 cover?
Section 12-18-622 ("Access to the controlled substance database.") 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 § 12-18-622?
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