9-27-354. Progress reports on juveniles.

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9-27-354. Progress reports on juveniles.

9-27-354. Progress reports on juveniles. (a)(1) The court may order progress reports from a service provider whenever a juvenile is placed out of home and in a setting other than a Department of Human Services foster home. (2) The order shall: (A) Set forth the schedule for the progress reports; and (B) Identify the service provider responsible for submitting the progress reports. (3) The service provider shall be provided a copy of the written court order by: (A) Certified mail, restricted delivery; or (B) Process server. (4) Failure to follow the order of the court shall subject the service provider to contempt sanctions of the court. (b) A progress report shall include, but not be limited to the: (1) Reason for admission; (2) Projected length of stay; (3) Identified goals and objectives to be addressed during placement; (4) Progress of the juvenile in meeting goals and objectives; (5) Barriers to progress; (6) Significant behavioral disruptions and response of provider; and (7) Recommendations upon the juvenile's release. (c) The service provider shall immediately report any incidents concerning the juvenile's health or safety to: (1) The juvenile's attorney or attorney ad litem; and (2) The custodian of the juvenile.

Source: Arkansas Code — historical release 78 (November 6, 2020) · 9-27-354

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