Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 144 - RULES OF GEORGIA CRIMINAL JUSTICE COORDINATING COUNCIL
Chapter 144-4 - FUNCTIONS AND POWERS
Rule 144-4-.09 - Forensic Interviews ("FIs")

1. the name of the service provider,

2. the location,

3. the date of referrals, and

4. the specific services recommended.

1. The results of the interview must be used for the identification of needs such as social services, personal advocacy, case management, substance abuse treatment, and mental health services, and must be documented by submitting the Forensic Interview Referral Document (FIRD) or similar form with the Application for Payment;

2. The interview must be conducted in the context of a multidisciplinary investigation and diagnostic team, or in a specialized setting such as a child advocacy center;

3. The interviewer must have 40 hours of specialized training and be certified to conduct forensic interviews appropriate to the developmental age and abilities of children or the developmental cognitive, and physical or communication disabilities presented by adults;

4. Each interviewer must submit documentation of their training with the initial application before payment will be disbursed; and

5. No award will be made until the provider and/or facility certifies that it has exhausted all other public and private resources available and annually submits the Forensic Interviewer Funding Certification Document (FIFCD).

6. CVCP may conduct audits and/or site visits annually and, as needed, to ensure compliance with the proceeding guidance and accuracy of reporting. Audits and/or site visits may include a review of forensic interview related documentation including videos. In cases where the forensic interview results in a forensic medical examination all forensic medical exam-related documentation and interviews with the SANEs responsible for conducting the exams may be reviewed and audited. A law enforcement verification document and any supplemental investigative documents may be obtained as part of the auditing process.

7. Payments for FI's are funded by federal and/or state funds. Potential fraud, waste, abuse, or misconduct involving or relating to payments for FI's will be referred by CVCP to an appropriate investigative agency.