Texas Administrative Code
Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
Chapter 356 - FAMILY VIOLENCE PROGRAM
Subchapter D - NONRESIDENTIAL CENTERS
Division 6 - PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION
Section 356.2021 - Procedures Regarding Court Orders
Current through Reg. 49, No. 38; September 20, 2024
A center must develop, maintain, and comply with written policies and procedures for responding to court orders, such as subpoenas, search warrants, or writs of attachment. The written procedures must include:
(1) what to do when a process server arrives with a court order;
(2) on whom court orders may be served, such as the custodian of the records;
(3) which attorney(s) should be contacted;
(4) who will discuss the subpoena and legal options with the program participant or other victim of family violence, and at what point;
(5) compliance with state and federal confidentiality provisions; and
(6) the circumstances under which records may be released.
