# Ark. Code Ann. § 12-18-1003: Consent for health care and services

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T12_C18_S10_S12-18-1003

## Section

- **Citation:** Ark. Code Ann. § 12-18-1003
- **Heading:** Consent for health care and services
- **Jurisdiction:** Arkansas
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** AR Code / Title 12 / Chapter 18 / Subchapter 10 / Section 12-18-1003

## Text

An individual taking a child into custody may give effective consent for medical, dental, health, and hospital services during protective custody. Acts 2009, No. 749, § 1.

An individual taking a child into custody may give effective consent for medical, dental, health, and hospital services during protective custody.

Acts 2009, No. 749, § 1.

## Nearby sections

- [Ark. Code Ann. § 12-18-1001 Protective custody generally](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T12_C18_S10_S12-18-1001.md)
- [Ark. Code Ann. § 12-18-1002 Placement in a foster home](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T12_C18_S10_S12-18-1002.md)
- [Ark. Code Ann. § 12-18-1003 Consent for health care and services](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T12_C18_S10_S12-18-1003.md)
- [Ark. Code Ann. § 12-18-1004 Notice when custody is invoked](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T12_C18_S10_S12-18-1004.md)
- [Ark. Code Ann. § 12-18-1005 Location](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T12_C18_S10_S12-18-1005.md)
- [Ark. Code Ann. § 12-18-1006 Custody of children generally - Health and safety of the child](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T12_C18_S10_S12-18-1006.md)
- [Ark. Code Ann. § 12-18-1007 Services to families generally](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T12_C18_S10_S12-18-1007.md)
- [Ark. Code Ann. § 12-18-1008 Removal from home - Procedure](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T12_C18_S10_S12-18-1008.md)
- [Ark. Code Ann. § 12-18-1009 When the investigation determines that the child can safely remain at home](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T12_C18_S10_S12-18-1009.md)
- [Ark. Code Ann. § 12-18-1010 When a child maltreatment investigation is determined to be true or true but exempted](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T12_C18_S10_S12-18-1010.md)
- [Ark. Code Ann. § 12-18-1011 When a report of child maltreatment is determined to be unsubstantiated](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T12_C18_S10_S12-18-1011.md)

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