Nicholson v. Arkansas Department of Human Services

hThe Sebastian County Circuit Court entered an order for long-term protective custody of appellant Betty Nicholson. On appeal, Nicholson argues that (1) her family members were not sufficiently notified of the hearing, and (2) the trial court erred by limiting counsel’s cross-examination regarding her assets and finances. We affirm.

I. Adult Maltreatment Custody Act 1. A maltreated adult is one who has been abused, exploited, neglected, physically-abused, or sexually abused. Ark. Code Ann. § 9-20-103(15). “Neglect” includes self-neglect or an act or omission by a caregiver responsible for the…