§ 9-5-114. Admissibility of statements by an alleged child victim
Nothing in this chapter precludes the admissibility of statements by an alleged child victim outside the scope of the forensic interview conducted at a child safety center, provided that sufficient safeguards are present to satisfy the admissibility requirements set forth in the Arkansas Rules of Evidence, relevant case law, and constitutional requirements.
§ 9-5-115. Immunity from civil liability
The Arkansas Child Abuse/Rape/Domestic Violence Commission and its employees in their official capacities shall be immune from civil liability for performing their duties under this chapter.
§ 9-5-107. Program requirements
Each child safety center shall: (1) Provide a comfortable, private, child-friendly setting that is both physically and psychologically safe for diverse populations of children and their families; (2) Be a part of a multidisciplinary team; (3) Have a nonprofit entity responsible for program, fiscal operations established, and implement best administrative practices; (4) Promote policies, practices, […]
§ 9-5-108. Access to specialized medical examinations and psychological examinations
(a) The child safety centers shall provide or provide access to specialized medical examinations and psychological examinations for their clients, to the extent funding is appropriated and available. (b) Medical providers operating under this chapter shall be capable of performing: (A) A complete medical history; (B) An evaluation of a child or an adolescent for […]
§ 9-5-109. Eligibility for contracts
(a) A public entity or a nonprofit entity is eligible for a contract under § 9-5-107 if the entity: (1) Has a signed memorandum of understanding as provided by § 9-5-110; (2) Operates under the authority of a governing board; (3) Participates on a multidisciplinary team of persons involved in the investigation or prosecution of […]
§ 9-5-110. Interagency memorandum of understanding
(a) Before a child safety center may be established under this chapter, a memorandum of understanding regarding the agreement on the levels of participation of each entity shall be executed among: (1) The Division of Children and Family Services of the Department of Human Services; (2) The Crimes Against Children Division of the Division of […]
§ 9-5-111. Fiscal requirements
Every child safety center shall: (1) Incorporate in this state as a private nonprofit corporation that is exempt from taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, 26 U.S.C. § 501(c)(3), as it existed on January 1, 2007, and that has the primary purpose of providing services to child victims of child […]
§ 9-5-112. Right of entry
The Arkansas Child Abuse/Rape/Domestic Violence Commission or its designee may enter the premises of a child safety center at any time to ensure compliance with this chapter and the rules promulgated by the commission under this chapter.
§ 9-5-113. Reports
The Arkansas Child Abuse/Rape/Domestic Violence Commission or its designee shall provide an annual report by March 1 of each year to the Chair of the Senate Interim Committee on Children and Youth and the Chair of the House Committee on Aging, Children and Youth, Legislative and Military Affairs containing the following information: (1) The incidence […]
§ 9-5-101. Title
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Arkansas Child Safety Center Act”.