Arkansas § 12-18-814 - Automatic hearings for juveniles.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 12-18-814 — Automatic hearings for juveniles., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12-18-814. Automatic hearings for juveniles.
The Division of Children and Family Services of the Department of Human Services shall provide written referrals to the Office of Appeals and Hearings of the Department of Human Services identifying each juvenile who is: The subject of a true child maltreatment finding; and Subject to placement on the Child Maltreatment Central Registry. The office shall schedule an administrative hearing for each juvenile identified under subsection (a) of this section. An administrative hearing scheduled under this section shall be conducted in accordance with the administrative hearing provisions of this subchapter except that the office shall not dismiss the case and place the petitioner's name on the registry based solely on the petitioner's failure to provide a file-marked copy of the final disposition of the criminal or delinquency proceeding within thirty (30) days of the entry of the final disposition.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 12-18-814
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 12-18-814 cover?
Section 12-18-814 ("Automatic hearings for juveniles.") 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 § 12-18-814?
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