AR HB1755

Amends Arkansas Code § 12-18-703(b)(1) to allow the Department to notify alleged child offenders of investigative determinations by certified mail, restricted delivery, or process server under Arkansas Rules of Civil Procedure.

Expands Arkansas Code § 12-18-909(g)(21) to include private school personnel in the same manner as public school officials when sharing child maltreatment information to protect children in school environments and off-campus activities.

Requires custodial and noncustodial parents, guardians, and legal custodians of children identified as offenders to receive notice of both true and unsubstantiated child maltreatment reports under Arkansas Code §§ 12-18-909(g)(22) and 12-18-910(f)(12).

Creates new Arkansas Code § 12-18-911 establishing procedures for responding to subpoena duces tecum for child maltreatment records, including requirements for sealed envelopes, affidavits, proper addressing, and admissibility standards.

Specifies that copying costs for records produced under subpoena shall be charged to the party requesting the subpoena, and personal attendance expenses shall also be charged to the requesting party.