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Ark. Code Ann. § 20-49-101 Definitions
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(1) As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:(1) “Court” shall mean circuit court;(2) “Guardian” shall mean one appointed to have the care and custody of the person of an incompetent person; and(3) “Incompetent person” shall mean a person as to whom it is pr…
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-49-102 Sterilization by consent not restricted
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Nothing contained in this chapter shall be construed to limit or restrict the right of a competent adult to consent to a sterilization procedure on himself or herself or to render liable any licensed hospital or its governing body or members thereof, or its superintendent, admini…
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-49-201 Proceedings generally
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(a) The circuit court shall have exclusive jurisdiction over all proceedings under this chapter, subject to the right of appeal. (b) The venue for all proceedings under this chapter shall be:(1) In the county of this state which is the domicile of the incompetent person; or(2) If…
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-49-202 Petition
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(a) A guardian, in the case of an adult who is an alleged incompetent person, or a parent or guardian, in the case of a minor who is an alleged incompetent person, may petition the court for the sterilization, under this chapter, of an alleged incompetent. (b) The petition shall …