§ 20-13-1704. Immunity for seeking medical assistance
(a) A person shall not be arrested, charged, or prosecuted for possession of a controlled substance in violation of § 5-64-419 if the evidence for the arrest, charge, or prosecution of the possession of a controlled substance in violation of § 5-64-419 resulted solely from seeking medical assistance if: (1) The person in good faith […]
§ 20-13-1303. Definitions
As used in this subchapter: (1) “Automated external defibrillator” means a device that: (A) Is used to administer an electric shock through the chest wall to the heart; (B) Has built-in computers within the device to assess the patient’s heart rhythm, judge whether defibrillation is needed, and then administer the shock; (C) Has audible or […]
§ 20-13-1705. Construction
This subchapter does not limit: (1) The admissibility of any evidence: (A) In connection with the investigation or prosecution of a crime with regard to a person who does not meet the requirements of § 20-13-1704; or (B) With regard to other crimes committed by a person who meets the requirements of § 20-13-1704; (2) […]
§ 20-13-1105. Response — File copies
The Division of Emergency Medical Services of the Department of Health shall maintain on file for a period of three (3) years, subject to inspection by the Arkansas Crime Information Center or the Identification Bureau of the Department of Arkansas State Police, a copy of each criminal history check completed by all applicants requesting state […]
§ 20-13-1106. Disqualifying offenses — Waiver
(a) (1) Except as provided in subdivision (d)(1) of this section, the Division of Emergency Medical Services of the Department of Health shall issue a determination that a person is disqualified from certification or recertification if the person has been found guilty of or has pleaded guilty or nolo contendere to any of the offenses […]
§ 20-13-1107. Procedure for challenge
(a) A person may challenge the completeness or accuracy of criminal history information pursuant to § 12-12-1013. (b) The Division of Emergency Medical Services of the Department of Health shall follow the established procedures for applicants to challenge determinations in accordance with the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq., as stated in the […]
§ 20-13-1108. Additional checks
The Division of Emergency Medical Services of the Department of Health maintains the right to conduct additional criminal history checks at the cost of the division on applicants or Arkansas-licensed emergency medical services personnel under investigation for violation of current emergency medical services laws or rules.
§ 20-13-1109. Report and index — Forms — Database
(a) The Identification Bureau of the Department of Arkansas State Police shall maintain an index of the results of each applicant’s criminal history check. (b) The Division of Emergency Medical Services of the Department of Health shall develop forms that are approved by the bureau to be used for criminal history checks conducted under this […]
§ 20-13-1110. Refusal of check as grounds for disqualification
(a) If an applicant fails or refuses to cooperate in obtaining criminal history checks, such circumstances shall be grounds to deny or revoke the applicant’s certification. (b) Any applicant failing to comply with this subchapter shall be denied certification or recertification until such time compliance is made with this subchapter.
§ 20-13-1111. Notice of convictions
Arkansas-licensed emergency medical services personnel shall notify the Division of Emergency Medical Services of the Department of Health of any conviction of or plea of guilty or nolo contendere to any offenses listed in § 20-13-1106(a) within ten (10) calendar days after the conviction or guilty plea or plea of nolo contendere.