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A.S.C.A. § 4.1401 Finding and purpose
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(a) “Act” means this act plus the federal legislation under which these programs are authorized such as; the 1964 Bill of Rights; Public Law 99-319 Protection and Advocacy for the Mentally Ill Individuals (PAMII); Public Law 95-602 Protection and Advocacy for the Developmentally …
A.S.C.A. § 4.1401.1 Powers and duties
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There is created within the Executive branch of the government an Office of Protection and Advocacy for the Disabled. The head of that office is a director appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Legislature. The director shall be an individual qualified by knowledge, skil…
A.S.C.A. § 4.1401.2 Advisory council for protection and advocacy
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The office may: (1) investigate incidents of abuse and neglect of the disabled, if the incidents are reported or if there is probable cause to believe that the incidents occurred; (2) pursue legal, administrative and other appropriate remedies to ensure efficient services and the…
A.S.C.A. § 4.1401.3 Disabled individual rights
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There is established a council who advises the program on matters that affect the performance of the program and the services rendered to the disabled. The council consists of 12 members who are appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Legislature. Three members shall be fr…