Arkansas Department of Human Services v. T.B.

w H. “Dub” Arnold, Chief Justice.

Appellant Arkansas Department of Human Services (“DHS”) appeals the

order of the Faulkner County Circuit Court ordering it to pay $48,000 to the Brown Schools, located in Tulsa, Oklahoma, for treatment of a juvenile sex offender. On appeal, DHS raises several arguments in support of its contention that it is not responsible for paying the Brown Schools. We hold that appellant’s argument is without merit and affirm the order of the trial court.

T.B., a minor, was initially brought before the juvenile court as a delinquent facing a charge of terroristic…