Statutes > Arkansas Statutes > Title 12 - Law Enforcement, Emergency Management, And Military Affairs > Subtitle 2 - Law Enforcement Agencies And Programs > Chapter 18 - Child Maltreatment Act > Subchapter 10 - Protective Custody > § 12-18-1006 - Custody of children generally -- Health and safety of the child.

§ 12-18-1006 - Custody of children generally -- Health and safety of the child.

12-18-1006. Custody of children generally -- Health and safety of the child.

(a) During the course of any child maltreatment investigation, whether conducted by the Department of Human Services, the Department of Arkansas State Police, or local law enforcement, the Department of Human Services shall assess whether or not the child can safely remain in the home.

(b) The child's health and safety shall be the paramount concern in determining whether or not to remove a child from the custody of his or her parents.