Arkansas Law

§ 5-28-303. Temporary custody.

(a) The Department of Human Services may file a petition requesting the probate court to find that there is probable cause to place an abused, neglected, or exploited adult in temporary custody for a period of up to thirty (30) days.

(b) During the period the abused, neglected, or exploited adult is in temporary custody, the court may:

     (1) Order or authorize the department to obtain:

          (A) Medical treatment; or

          (B) Physical or psychological evaluations;

     (2) Investigate the adult's financial affairs; or

     (3) Order that a hearing for long-term protective custody or court-ordered services be held.

History. Acts 1983, No. 452, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 59-1308; Acts 1995, No. 1338, § 2; 1999, No. 753, § 13.