SECTION 379.2021. Procedures Regarding Court Orders

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.

Source Note: The provisions of this §379.2021 adopted to be effective December 23, 2007, 32 TexReg 9335; amended to be effective September 1, 2013, 38 TexReg 4309