§ 9-5-101. Title
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Arkansas Child Safety Center Act”.
§ 9-5-102. Statewide purpose
The statewide purpose of this chapter is to establish a program that provides a comprehensive, multidisciplinary, nonprofit, and coordinated response to the investigation of sexual abuse of children and serious physical abuse of children in a child-focused and child-friendly facility known as a “child safety center”.
§ 9-5-103. Definitions
As used in this chapter: (1) (A) “Child safety center” means a not-for-profit child-friendly facility that provides a location for forensic interviews and forensic medical examinations and ensures access for specialized mental health services during the course of a child maltreatment investigation. (B) A “child safety center” is commonly known as a child advocacy center; […]
§ 9-5-104. Duties of the Arkansas Child Abuse/Rape/Domestic Violence Commission
(a) Regarding the administration of the Arkansas Children’s Advocacy Center Fund and an entity receiving funding under this chapter, the Arkansas Child Abuse/Rape/Domestic Violence Commission or its designee, to the extent funding is appropriated and available, shall: (1) Annually evaluate each child safety center for compliance with the program, fiscal, and training requirements under this […]
§ 9-4-101. Title
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Arkansas Domestic Peace Act”.
§ 9-3-104. Administration by Secretary of State
The Secretary of State shall be the administrative officer of this chapter.
§ 9-4-102. Definitions
As used in this chapter: (1) “Advocate” means an employee, supervisor, or administrator of a shelter; (2) “Commission” means the Arkansas Child Abuse/Rape/Domestic Violence Commission; (3) “Domestic abuse” means: (A) Physical harm, bodily injury, or assault between family or household members; (B) The infliction of fear of imminent physical harm, bodily injury, or assault between […]
§ 9-3-105. Rules
The Secretary of State shall have power to make such rules as may be necessary for properly carrying into execution the various provisions of this chapter.
§ 9-4-103. Duties of the Arkansas Child Abuse/Rape/Domestic Violence Commission
(a) Regarding the administration of the Domestic Peace Fund and an entity receiving funding under this chapter, the Arkansas Child Abuse/Rape/Domestic Violence Commission or its designee, to the extent funding is appropriated and available, shall: (1) Annually evaluate each shelter for compliance with the program, fiscal, and training requirements under this chapter; (2) Promulgate rules, […]
§ 9-3-106. Qualifications to become domiciled
(a) Any person who is a citizen of the United States may become a resident and domiciled in the State of Arkansas. (b) No person shall be admitted to become a resident domiciled in the State of Arkansas who has not resided in the state for at least thirty (30) days preceding his or her […]