(1) Proceedings shall be commenced by filing a petition with the clerk of the probate division of circuit court.
(2) Only the Department of Human Services may file a petition seeking ex parte emergency relief.
(3) No fees may be charged or collected by the clerk in cases brought by the department, including, but not limited to: Fees for filing;
(4) Summons; or
(5) Subpoenas.
(6) The court shall immediately appoint the Arkansas Public Defender Commission to represent the maltreated adult if: There is reasonable cause to believe the maltreated adult is indigent; or
(7) The maltreated adult's liberty interest is in jeopardy and the financial condition of the maltreated adult is undetermined.