§ 12-18-1103 - Procedure if the investigation results in an unsubstantiated report related to a fatality. - Arkansas Statutes

12-18-1103. Procedure if the investigation results in an unsubstantiated report related to a fatality.

Upon request, the Department of Human Services shall release the following information to the general public when the investigative determination is unsubstantiated on a report of a fatality of a child:

(1) (A) A summary of previous child maltreatment investigations.

(B) If the previous investigation was determined true, the disclosure shall not include the name of the adult offender until due process is satisfied or the name of any offender who was under eighteen (18) years of age at the time of the act or omission of child maltreatment.

(C) If the previous investigation was determined unfounded, the disclosure shall not include the name of the person alleged to be the offender;

(2) A summary of the current child maltreatment investigation, including medical information pertaining to the death, however, the name of the alleged offender shall not be disclosed;

(3) All risk and safety assessments completed on the child;

(4) Information about criminal charges, if known; and

(5) Any action taken by the Department of Human Services or the Crimes Against Children Division of the Department of Arkansas State Police, including personnel action and licensing action.