AR SB862

Department of Human Services may petition a circuit court to allow investigators to access the controlled substances database during child maltreatment investigations.

Court may grant petition if Department of Human Services demonstrates probable cause that the person has one or more prescription drugs and the baby or person tested positive for prescription drugs at time of birth.

Department of Human Services or Crimes Against Children Division of Department of State Police may access database information if access is related to Child Maltreatment Act investigation and not a criminal investigation by law enforcement.

Database access under this provision requires Department of Human Services to obtain a prior court order under Arkansas Code § 12-18-604.