(a) Upon a request by a person conducting an investigation under this chapter, the keeper of the record shall provide the person conducting the investigation with the following:
(1) Records showing the nature and extent of the child's present and past injuries;
(2) Records showing previous injuries or child maltreatment of the child or his or her siblings;
(3) School records, as described under § 12-18-610;
(4) Personnel and volunteer records, as described under § 12-18-611; and
(5) Results of radiological procedures, photographs, or medical records, as described under § 12-18-615.
(b)
(1) If a person conducting an investigation under this chapter is denied records authorized to be released under subsection (a) of this section, the Department of Human Services and the Department of Arkansas State Police may petition the proper juvenile division of circuit court for an ex parte order of investigation to obtain the records.
(2) However, upon application to the circuit court and a showing of good cause by the keeper of the record, the circuit court may issue a written order to stay the order to tender records pending a hearing to be held within seventy-two (72) hours.
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