§ 12-18-608 - Interview of the alleged child victim. - Arkansas Statutes

12-18-608. Interview of the alleged child victim.

(a) A person conducting an investigation of a child victim under this chapter shall have the discretion:

(1) In the child's best interest, to limit the persons allowed to be present when a child is being interviewed concerning allegations of child maltreatment; and

(2) As it relates to the integrity of the investigation, to limit persons present during an interview.

(b) (1) The interview with the child victim shall be conducted separate and apart from the alleged offender or any representative or attorney for the alleged offender.

(2) However, if the age or abilities of the child victim render an interview impossible, the investigation shall include observation of the child.