SECTION 351.16. Volunteers and Interns

If a short-term detention facility has or develops a volunteer or internship program, the juvenile board shall adopt the following policies:

(1) a description of the authority, responsibility and accountability of volunteers and interns who work with the department;

(2) performance of a Texas criminal history background search (TCIC).

(3) performance of a local law enforcement sex offender registration records check in the city or county where the volunteer or intern resides.

(4) selection and termination criteria including disqualification based on criminal history;

(5) orientation and training requirements including training on recognizing and reporting abuse, exploitation and neglect;

(6) a requirement that volunteers and interns meet minimum applicable professional requirements; and

(7) a provision for a volunteer and intern registry sign-in log.

Source Note: The provisions of this §351.16 adopted to be effective September 1, 2003, 28 TexReg 2953