Arkansas § 9-27-603 - Mental health assessment — Requirements.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 9-27-603 — Mental health assessment — Requirements., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9-27-603. Mental health assessment — Requirements.
When a mental health screening or assessment is provided to the juvenile division of a circuit court, the screening or assessment shall include, but not be limited to, the following: The mental health services needed for the juvenile and the juvenile's family; and The services that could be provided to enable the juvenile to remain safely in his or her home and the availability of such services. If the screening or assessment recommends that the juvenile cannot remain safely in his or her home, then the screening or assessment shall state the recommended type of residential treatment or inpatient treatment that is needed for the juvenile that: Meets the treatment needs of the juvenile; Allows the juvenile to remain as close to his or her home and community as possible so that his or her family can participate in the treatment plan; Provides for the least restrictive placement ensuring the health and safety of the juvenile; Provides an anticipated length of time needed for residential or inpatient treatment; and Provides a plan for the reintegration of the juvenile into his or her community, including coordination with local providers when the juvenile is released from residential or inpatient treatment.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 9-27-603
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 9-27-603 cover?
Section 9-27-603 ("Mental health assessment — Requirements.") 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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