AAL Program

Picture of Children The Arkansas Dependency-Neglect Attorney ad Litem (AAL) Program qualifies, provides, and monitors attorneys who represent the best interests of children who enter court jurisdiction due to abuse and neglect. The attorneys are qualified to provide ad litem representation through a course of classroom training and clinical requirements designed to give the attorney specific training and experience in child abuse and neglect cases. Upon achieving qualification as and AAL, the attorney can be employed by, or contracted with, the Arkansas Administrative Office of the Courts to represent children in assigned counties and judicial districts of the state.

Program Organization and Directory
	Program Organization Program Contacts
AAL Program Forms and Legal Forms
	Reporting Forms Monthly Report Cover Sheet 7-2005 Legal History Form 7-2005 Monthly Invoice Full Time Monthly Invoice Part Time
Training Events
	Initial Qualification Training PDF Word Document
Employment and Contract Opportunities
	Openings Application packet Administrative Order #15
Apellate Procedure, Appeals and Case law
	Case Law Summaries 12a Caselaw Oct 2003.pdf 12b Caselaw Dec 2003.pdf 12d April2004.pdf 12e May 2004.pdf 12f March 2005.pdf 12g April 2005.pdf 12h update 2006 revision 1.pdf 12i JAN20072.pdf
News and Events
	Per Curiam handed down by the Court of Appeals on June 27 Dependency-Neglect Appeals, effective July 1, 2006. New rules and forms [posted 06-29-2006]