Arkansas Law

 

§ 5-28-107. Investigation by Attorney General and Department of Human Services.

(a) The Department of Human Services shall have jurisdiction to investigate cases of suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation of an endangered or impaired adult.

(b) The Office of the Attorney General shall have concurrent jurisdiction to investigate cases of suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation of an endangered or impaired adult in a long-term care facility certified pursuant to Title XIX of the Social Security Act.

(c) After a thorough investigation, the Attorney General may make a referral to the prosecuting attorney having criminal jurisdiction in the matter, or take appropriate civil action as provided in this chapter.

History. Acts 1993, No. 1292, § 3; 1995, No. 1338, § 2.