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9-20-109. Commencement of proceedings.
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9-20-109. Commencement of proceedings.
(a) Proceedings shall be commenced by filing a petition with the clerk of the probate division of circuit court.
(b) Only the Department of Human Services may file a petition seeking ex parte emergency relief.
(c) No fees may be charged or collected by the clerk in cases brought by the department, including, but not limited to:
(1) Fees for filing;
(2) Summons; or
(3) Subpoenas.
(d) The court shall immediately appoint the Arkansas Public Defender Commission to represent the maltreated adult if:
(1) There is reasonable cause to believe the maltreated adult is indigent; or
(2) The maltreated adult's liberty interest is in jeopardy and the financial condition of the maltreated adult is undetermined.
Source: Arkansas Code — historical release 78 (November 6, 2020) · 9-20-109
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9-20-109. Commencement of proceedings.
(a) Proceedings shall be commenced by filing a petition with the clerk of the probate division of circuit court.
(b) Only the Department of Human Services may file a petition seeking ex parte emergency relief.
(c) No fees may be charged or collected by the clerk in cases brought by the department, including, but not limited to:
(1) Fees for filing;
(2) Summons; or
(3) Subpoenas.
(d) The court shall immediately appoint the Arkansas Public Defender Commission to represent the maltreated adult if:
(1) There is reasonable cause to believe the maltreated adult is indigent; or
(2) The maltreated adult's liberty interest is in jeopardy and the financial condition of the maltreated adult is undetermined.
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