(a) At the first contact with a principal as defined
in §707.703(14) in division 1 (relating to What do the following
terms mean when used in this subchapter?), the investigator will:
(1) Identify himself or herself;
(2) Have his or her Texas Department of Family and
Protective Services (DFPS) identification available for inspection;
(3) Explain DFPS’s role and legal responsibilities
in the investigation;
(4) If the principal is an alleged perpetrator, advise
the individual of the complaints or allegations in the report while
protecting the identity of the reporter.
(b) Prior to interviewing the alleged perpetrator,
the investigator will inform the individual of the following:
(1) his or her right to audio or video record the interview
and receive a copy of our current recording policy in accordance with
Texas Family Code (TFC) §261.3027;
(2) that any recording the alleged perpetrator makes
may be subject to subpoena under a court order in accordance with
TFC §261.3027; and
(3) his or her right to an administrative review of
investigation findings if we make a finding of reason-to-believe against
the individual in accordance with TFC §261.3091.
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