(a) Regarding an individual listed in subsection (b) of this section, the Department of Human Services may:(1) Request a fingerprint-based criminal background check performed by the Federal Bureau of Investigation in compliance with federal law and regulations for convictions regarding violations under this subchapter;(2) Perform a criminal records check with the Identification Bureau of the Division of Arkansas State Police for convictions regarding violations under this subchapter;(3) Check the Adult and Long-term Care Facility Resident Maltreatment Central Registry for previous true findings of adult maltreatment;(4) Request a check of the Adult and Long-term Care Facility Resident Maltreatment Central Registry or its equivalent in the state of residence; and(5) Perform an evaluation of the home or proposed dwelling for an adult in the Department of Human Services' custody.(b) Subsection (a) of this section applies to an individual who has: (1) Requested consideration to be appointed guardian under § 28-65-101 et seq., of an adult in the custody of the Department of Human Services;(2) Requested custody of an adult in the custody of the Department of Human Services; and(3) pointed guardian under § 28-65-101 et seq., of an adult in the custody of the Department of Human Services;(2) Requested custody of an adult in the custody of the Department of Human Services; and(3) Petitioned a court of competent jurisdiction:(A) To be appointed guardian, under § 28-65-101 et seq.; or(B) For custody of an adult in the custody of the Department of Human Services. Acts 2011, No. 206, § 6
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