Arkansas § 12-8-504 - Transition plan — Continuous service.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 12-8-504 — Transition plan — Continuous service., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12-8-504. Transition plan — Continuous service.
If a transfer of child abuse investigations occurs, any and all statutory authority, powers, duties, functions, records, authorized positions, property, unexpended balances of appropriations, allocations, or other funds of the Division of Children and Family Services of the Department of Human Services for the purposes of child abuse investigations to be transferred to the Department of Arkansas State Police shall be transferred only after the development of a transition plan that will ensure the efficient and effective transfer of the powers and duties of the Department of Human Services to the Department of Arkansas State Police so that there is continuous service delivery to and protection of the children of the State of Arkansas. If the Department of Human Services and the Department of Arkansas State Police enter into a contract for the Department of Arkansas State Police to conduct child abuse investigations, the contract shall include a transition plan that ensures continuous service delivery to and protection of the children of the State of Arkansas. The Department of Human Services and the Department of Arkansas State Police shall submit for review any transition plan developed under this section to the House Subcommittee on Children and Youth of the House Committee on Aging, Children and Youth, Legislative and Military Affairs and the Senate Interim Committee on Children and Youth.
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 12-8-504
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 12-8-504 cover?
Section 12-8-504 ("Transition plan — Continuous service.") 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 § 12-8-504?
A common citation format is "Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 12-8-504" (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?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Arkansas official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Arkansas attorney.
How does Arkansas § 12-8-504 apply to my situation?
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