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Ark. Code Ann. § 5-28-101 Definitions
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(1) As used in this chapter:(1) “Abuse” means:(A) Any purposeful and unnecessary physical act that inflicts pain on or causes injury to an endangered person or an impaired person;(B) Any purposeful or demeaning act that a reasonable person would believe subjects an endangered per…
Ark. Code Ann. § 5-28-102 Legislative intent
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The General Assembly recognizes that the state must provide for the detection, correction, and prosecution of the maltreatment of adults.
Ark. Code Ann. § 5-28-103 Criminal penalties for abuse of an endangered or impaired person
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(a) It is unlawful for any person or caregiver to abuse, neglect, or exploit any endangered person or impaired person subject to protection under a provision of this chapter. (b) (1) If the abuse causes serious physical injury or a substantial risk of death, any person or caregiv…
Ark. Code Ann. § 5-28-104 Privilege not grounds for exclusion of evidence
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Any privilege between a husband and a wife or between any professional person, including, but not limited to, a physician, member of the clergy, counselor, hospital, clinic, rest home, or nursing home, and his or her or its client, except between a lawyer and a client, does not c…