Arkansas Code Title 9, Subtitle 1, Chapter 5 - Arkansas Child Safety Center Act
§ 9-5-101 - Title.
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Arkansas Child Safety Center Act".
§ 9-5-102 - Statewide Purpose.
The statewide purpose of this chapter is to establish a program that provides a comprehensive, multidisciplinary, nonprofit, and coordinated response to the investigation of...
§ 9-5-103 - Definitions.
As used in this chapter: (1) (A) "Child safety center" means a not-for-profit child-friendly facility that provides a location for forensic interviews and forensic...
§ 9-5-105 - Receipt of Money.
Under this chapter and in the administration of the Arkansas Children's Advocacy Center Fund, the Arkansas Child Abuse/Rape/Domestic Violence Commission shall not accept money...
§ 9-5-106 - Disbursement of Funds.
(a) The Arkansas Child Abuse/Rape/Domestic Violence Commission may disburse money appropriated from the Arkansas Children's Advocacy Center Fund exclusively for the following purposes: (1)...
§ 9-5-107 - Program Requirements.
Each child safety center shall: (1) Provide a comfortable, private, child-friendly setting that is both physically and psychologically safe for diverse populations of children...
§ 9-5-109 - Eligibility for Contracts.
(a) A public entity or a nonprofit entity is eligible for a contract under ยง 9-5-107 if the entity: (1) Has a signed memorandum...
§ 9-5-110 - Interagency Memorandum of Understanding.
(a) Before a child safety center may be established under this chapter, a memorandum of understanding regarding the agreement on the levels of participation...
§ 9-5-111 - Fiscal Requirements.
Every child safety center shall: (1) Incorporate in this state as a private nonprofit corporation that is exempt from taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of...
§ 9-5-112 - Right of Entry.
The Arkansas Child Abuse/Rape/Domestic Violence Commission or its designee may enter the premises of a child safety center at any time to ensure compliance...
§ 9-5-113 - Reports.
The Arkansas Child Abuse/Rape/Domestic Violence Commission or its designee shall provide an annual report by March 1 of each year to the Chair of...
§ 9-5-115 - Immunity From Civil Liability.
The Arkansas Child Abuse/Rape/Domestic Violence Commission and its employees in their official capacities shall be immune from civil liability for performing their duties under...