Arkansas Law

§ 5-28-214. Reports as evidence.

(a) A written report from persons or officials required by this chapter to report shall be admissible in evidence in any proceeding relating to adult abuse, sexual abuse, neglect, or exploitation.

(b) The affidavit of a physician, psychiatrist, psychologist, or licensed certified social worker shall also be admissible in evidence in any proceeding relating to adult abuse, sexual abuse, neglect, or exploitation.

History. Acts 1983, No. 452, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 59-1309; Acts 1995, No. 1338, § 2; 1999, No. 753, § 11.