Arkansas § 9-28-104 - Best interest of the child.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 9-28-104 — Best interest of the child., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9-28-104. Best interest of the child.
The General Assembly recognizes that children are defenseless and that there is no greater moral obligation upon the General Assembly than to provide for the protection of our children and that our child welfare system needs to be strengthened by establishing a clear policy of the state that the best interests of the children must be paramount and shall have precedence at every stage of juvenile court proceedings. The best interest of the child shall be the standard for recommendations made by employees of the Department of Human Services as to whether a child should be reunited with his or her family or removed from or remain in a home wherein the child has been abused or neglected.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 9-28-104
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 9-28-104 cover?
Section 9-28-104 ("Best interest of the child.") 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 § 9-28-104?
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