Johnston v. Arkansas Department of Human Services

_JjThe Sebastian County Circuit Court entered an order for long-term protective custody of appellant Jack Johnston, which he now appeals. Johnston argues that (1) the Arkansas Department of Human Services (the Department) failed to present evidence that his family was notified as required by Arkansas Code Annotated section 9-20-111, and (2) that the circuit court erred in limiting counsel’s cross-examination regarding Johnston’s assets and finances. We affirm.

I. Adult Maltreatment Custody Act 1

A “maltreated adult” means an adult who has been abused, exploited, neglected, physically abused, or…