DFPS must make case records available after any required redactions
to the following persons:
(1) local, state, or federal law enforcement officials
for the purpose of investigating crimes related to:
(A) allegations of abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation
of an APS client;
(B) allegations of false or malicious reporting of
alleged abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation of an APS client;
or
(C) failure to report alleged abuse, neglect, or financial
exploitation of an APS client;
(2) local, state, or federal government officials or
agencies when:
(A) specifically required by law; or
(B) DFPS determines case records should be made available
in the interest of justice;
(3) a court of criminal or civil jurisdiction with
a legal matter pending before it, either:
(A) arising out of an investigation of abuse, neglect,
or financial exploitation of an APS client; or
(B) concerning an APS client;
(4) persons or agencies when DFPS determines it is
necessary to:
(A) access services for an APS client;
(B) provide services to an APS client;
(C) properly meet the needs of an APS client; or
(D) protect an APS client; or
(5) as otherwise provided by law.
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