SECTION 711.417. When must the investigator complete the investigation?

(a) Unless an extension is granted in accordance with §711.419 of this title (relating to What if the investigator cannot complete the investigation on time?), the investigator must complete the investigation within the following time frames:

(1) within 10 calendar days of the allegation by DFPS if the investigation is in a state supported living center or the ICF-IID component of the Rio Grande State Center.

(2) within 14 calendar days of receipt of the allegation by DFPS if the investigation is in a state hospital and is a Priority I or II.

(3) within 21 calendar days of receipt of the allegation by DFPS if the investigation is in a state hospital and is a Priority III.

(4) within 30 calendar days of receipt of the allegation by DFPS for all other investigations.

(b) For investigations conducted under subsection (a)(2) - (4) of this section, if the deadline for completion of the investigation falls on a weekend or state holiday, then the investigator must complete the investigation by the end of the next business day.

Source Note: The provisions of this §711.417 adopted to be effective January 1, 2004, 28 TexReg 11345; amended to be effective March 1, 2008, 33 TexReg 1360; amended to be effective June 1, 2010, 35 TexReg 4180; amended to be effective December 1, 2011, 36 TexReg 6150; amended to be effective June 1, 2014, 39 TexReg 3878; amended to be effective November 5, 2017, 42 TexReg 6187; transferred effective June 15, 2019, as published in the Texas Register May 24, 2019, 44 TexReg 2617