Arkansas Law

§ 5-28-206. Reporting procedures generally.

(a) A report of abuse, sexual abuse, neglect, or exploitation of an adult may, pursuant to this chapter, be made by telephone and shall be followed by a written report within forty-eight (48) hours, if so requested by the receiving agency or central registry.

(b) When a report is initially received by an agency other than the central registry, the receiving agency shall immediately forward a copy of the report to the statewide central registry on forms supplied by the registry.

(c) When appropriate, a copy of the initial report shall immediately be made available to the appropriate law enforcement agency for its consideration.

History. Acts 1983, No. 452, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 59-1309; Acts 1995, No. 1338, § 2; 1999, No. 753, § 4.