The following terms have the following meanings: [The following terms have the following meanings:] (1) - (2)(No change.) (3)"Forensic psychology" is the provision of psychological services involving a court of law or the legal system. The provision of forensic psychological services includes any and all preliminary and exploratory services, testing, assessments, evaluations, interviews, examinations, depositions, oral or written reports, live or recorded testimony, or any psychological service provided by a licensee concerning a current or potential legal case at the request of a party or potential party, an attorney for a party, or a court, or any other individual or entity, regardless of whether the licensee ultimately provides a report or testimony that is utilized in a legal proceeding. A person who is the subject of forensic evaluation is not considered to be a patient under these rules. "Forensic evaluation" is an evaluation conducted, not for the purpose of providing mental health treatment, but rather at the request of a court, an attorney, or an administrative body to assist in addressing a forensic referral question. (4) - (6)(No change.) (7)"Patient" means a person who consults or is interviewed by a licensee for a diagnosis, evaluation, or treatment of any mental or emotional condition or disorder of that person regardless of whether the patient or some other individual or entity paid for the consultation or interview except as identified in paragraph (3) of this section, where the subject of forensic evaluation is not considered to be a patient. (8) - (14)(No change.)
This agency hereby certifies that the proposal
has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be within the agency's
legal authority to adopt.
Filed with the Office
of the Secretary of State on September 11, 2008
TRD-200804935 Sherry L. Lee
Executive Director
Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists
Earliest possible date of adoption: October 26, 2008
For further information, please call: (512) 305-7706
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