SECTION 705.1921. Who has access to videotapes, audiotapes, and photographs?

(a) Persons authorized under this subchapter or other law to have access to investigation records or case records may view and or listen to any videotapes, audiotapes, or photographs which are a part of the case record. Access to this category of records is permitted in controlled areas, designated by DFPS, at a time mutually convenient to the requester and DFPS. When viewing or listening to these records, the requester may not be accompanied by any person who would not otherwise be entitled to have access to these records, unless DFPS determines the participation of this person is appropriate under the circumstances surrounding the request.

(b) Copies of videotapes, audiotapes, and photographs may be provided to the persons or entities by DFPS if provision of a copy is essential to the investigation, prosecution, or resolution of a case. Copies of videotapes, audiotapes, and photographs will not be provided to any other person unless so ordered by a court pursuant to Texas Human Resources Code, §48.101(c).

Source Note: The provisions of this §705.1921 adopted to be effective February 1, 2021, 46 TexReg 317