§ 9-20-107 - Reports as evidence. - Arkansas Statutes

9-20-107. Reports as evidence.

(a) A written report from persons or officials required to report under the Adult and Long-Term Care Facility Resident Maltreatment Act, 12-12-1701 et seq., shall be admissible in evidence in any proceeding relating to adult maltreatment or long-term care facility resident maltreatment.

(b) The affidavit of a physician, psychiatrist, psychologist, or licensed certified social worker shall be admissible in evidence in any proceeding relating to adult maltreatment or long-term care facility resident maltreatment.

(c) (1) The court may seal any records or parts of records containing protected health information as defined by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996.

(2) If a court seals any records or parts of records under subdivision (c)(1) of this section, the sealed records or parts of records become confidential and shall not be released to nonparties without a written order of the court.