Arkansas § 9-25-104 - Immediate notification of parents when child in custody.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 9-25-104 — Immediate notification of parents when child in custody., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9-25-104. Immediate notification of parents when child in custody.
When the Department of Human Services has taken custody of a minor solely because of the actions of someone other than a custodial parent, the department shall immediately exercise all efforts to identify and locate the custodial parent or custodial parents of the minor. When a parent is identified and located, and if that parent is a custodial parent, the department shall immediately notify the parent as to the location of the minor and of the parent's right to obtain possession of the minor at that location. The department shall not withhold custody or possession of any child from the child's custodial parent or parents unless a petition for dependency-neglect is filed naming the custodial parent or parents as a party.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 9-25-104
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 9-25-104 cover?
Section 9-25-104 ("Immediate notification of parents when child in custody.") 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.
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