SECTION 62.50. Scope and Construction of Rules

(a) This subchapter is intended to apply to the administration of the Sexual Assault Training Program Certification under the Sexual Assault Prevention and Crisis Services (SAPCS) Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 420.

(b) If good cause is established to show that compliance with any part of this subchapter may result in an injustice to any party, these rules may be waived at the discretion of the chief.

(c) The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) may review, audit, or investigate any information submitted by any entity pursuant to this subchapter.

(d) This subchapter is intended to effectuate the purpose of Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Article 56.045 regarding the presence of an advocate or representative during a forensic medical examination for the collection of evidence for an alleged sexual assault.

(e) This subchapter is intended to effectuate the purposes of SAPCS Act by promoting the development throughout the state of locally based and supported nonprofit programs for the survivors of sexual assault and to standardize the quality of services provided.

(f) These are the minimum standards and are not intended to represent the best possible practices or highest possible standards of a Sexual Assault Training Program.

Source Note: The provisions of this §62.50 adopted to be effective September 5, 2013, 38 TexReg 5700