Arkansas § 9-34-203 - Care of the child.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 9-34-203 — Care of the child., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9-34-203. Care of the child.
Upon delivery of the child to a medical provider, law enforcement agency, or fire department, the law enforcement officer, an appropriate employee of the fire department, or an appropriate employee of the hospital shall take the child into protective custody for seventy-two (72) hours under the Child Maltreatment Act, § 12-18-101 et seq. The law enforcement officer, employee of the fire department, or employee of the hospital shall immediately notify the Division of Children and Family Services, which shall initiate a dependency petition under the Arkansas Juvenile Code of 1989, § 9-27-301 et seq.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 9-34-203
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 9-34-203 cover?
Section 9-34-203 ("Care 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.
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