🌲 Arkansas Victim Rights & Resources
If you are a survivor of abuse, crime, or professional misconduct in the state of Arkansas, this guide will help you understand your rights, report violations, and access compensation and support services.
🚫 This guide is not a substitute for legal advice. If you are in immediate danger, call 911 or reach out to a crisis hotline listed on our Support and Help page. While we strive to provide accurate, current information, laws and agency procedures may change. Always verify details directly with official sources or consult a licensed attorney in your area.
📜 Your Rights Under Arkansas Law
Arkansas law provides the following rights to crime victims:
- The right to be treated with fairness, dignity, and compassion
- The right to be notified of and attend public court proceedings
- The right to be heard at sentencing or release hearings
- The right to restitution
- The right to confer with prosecutors
🔗 Arkansas Crime Victims Rights – Attorney General’s Office
📂 Public Records & Documentation
Victims can request:
- Police reports
- Court documents
- 911 call logs
- Body or dash cam video (when available)
💡 Reference the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). Submit requests in writing and save all documentation.
🏥 Requesting Medical Records
Under Arkansas and federal law, you can request:
- Your own medical records
- Records for a minor child (if authorized)
- Records of a deceased loved one (if legally permitted)
🔗 How to File a HIPAA Complaint – HHS.gov
🧑⚕️ Reporting Licensed Healthcare Providers
Arkansas State Medical Board:
https://www.armedicalboard.org
Arkansas State Board of Nursing:
https://www.arsbn.org
Arkansas Social Work Licensing Board:
https://www.arkansas.gov/aswlb
Arkansas Department of Human Services – Reporting Abuse/Neglect:
https://humanservices.arkansas.gov
⚠️ Always document your complaint process and keep confirmation emails, mailing receipts, or web submissions.
💰 Victim Compensation in Arkansas
The Arkansas Crime Victims Reparations Board helps victims of violent crime with financial recovery.
Covered expenses may include:
- Medical and dental treatment
- Mental health counseling
- Funeral and burial costs
- Lost income or support
- Relocation or security expenses
Eligibility Guidelines:
- Report the crime within 72 hours (unless justified)
- File a claim within one year of the crime
- Cooperate with law enforcement
🔗 Arkansas Crime Victims Reparations Program 📞 Phone: (501) 682-1020
🤝 VOCA-Funded Services in Arkansas
The Arkansas Department of Public Safety administers VOCA funds for local agencies that support survivors.
🔗 Arkansas Department of Public Safety – Crime Victim Services 📞 General Info: (501) 682-2260
No matter your path to healing, you have a right to be supported, protected, and heard. You’re not alone.
🌾 Even in the quietest fields, voices rise. Arkansas survivors — your story deserves to echo in truth.
