Arkansas § 12-62-405 - Immunity of medical personnel from malpractice suits.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 12-62-405 — Immunity of medical personnel from malpractice suits., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12-62-405. Immunity of medical personnel from malpractice suits.
No physician, dentist, nurse, pharmacist, or paramedical or other supporting personnel, including medical and dental technicians, nursing assistants, and therapists, of the National Guard shall be liable for damages for personal injury, including death caused by negligence or wrongful acts or omission of any such physician, dentist, nurse, pharmacist, or paramedical or other supporting personnel, including medical and dental technicians, nursing assistants, and therapists, while acting within the scope of his or her duties while on official duty as a member of the National Guard. Any person seeking damages from a physician, dentist, nurse, pharmacist, paramedical, or other supporting personnel, including medical and dental technicians, nursing assistants, and therapists, of the National Guard shall seek the remedies provided against the United States by 28 U.S.C. § 1346(b) if the cause of action arose while the member of the National Guard was in federal service or by filing a claim against the State of Arkansas if the alleged acts were performed by the member of the National Guard while on official state service.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 12-62-405
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 12-62-405 cover?
Section 12-62-405 ("Immunity of medical personnel from malpractice suits.") 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 § 12-62-405?
A common citation format is "Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 12-62-405" (Arkansas). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Arkansas law?
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How does Arkansas § 12-62-405 apply to my situation?
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