Arkansas § 9-20-113 - Evaluations.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 9-20-113 — Evaluations., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9-20-113. Evaluations.
The Department of Human Services may petition the circuit court for an order of temporary custody for the purpose of having an adult evaluated if during the course of an investigation under the Adult and Long-Term Care Facility Resident Maltreatment Act, § 12-12-1701 et seq., the department determines that: Immediate removal is necessary to protect the adult from imminent danger to his or her health or safety; Available protective services have been offered to alleviate the danger and have been refused; and An adequate assessment of the following cannot be made in the adult's place of residence: The adult's capacity to comprehend the nature and consequences of remaining in the situation or condition; or The adult's mental or physical impairment and ability to protect himself or herself from adult maltreatment. Upon good cause being shown, the court may issue an order for temporary custody for the purpose of having the adult evaluated.
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 9-20-113
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 9-20-113 cover?
Section 9-20-113 ("Evaluations.") 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 § 9-20-113?
A common citation format is "Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 9-20-113" (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 § 9-20-113 apply to my situation?
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