Arkansas Code § 20-82-209 – Multidisciplinary Teams & Child Abuse Protocol Law
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This official Arkansas statutory provision outlines the legal framework governing multidisciplinary teams involved in child abuse investigations. The statute establishes the requirement for coordinated protocols between law enforcement, child welfare agencies, medical professionals, and advocacy centers, providing a clear legal foundation for how joint investigations must be structured under Arkansas law.
The law defines the responsibilities of statewide oversight committees, mandates the creation and approval of investigative protocols, and requires agencies to exchange relevant information during child abuse investigations.