SECTION 707.583. What actions may an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) take regarding a finding of abuse or neglect by the Investigations program of the Child Protective Investigations division?

The ALJ may uphold, reverse, or alter the finding of abuse or neglect.

(1) If the ALJ reverses the finding, then we will notify any previously notified outside parties of the outcome of the hearing. We will also change your role in our records from designated perpetrator to "no role" and "Reason to Believe" finding to "Ruled Out".

(2) If the ALJ upholds the finding, then we will conduct a release if it has not already been done on an emergency basis. We will also change your role in our records from designated perpetrator to sustained perpetrator of child abuse and/or neglect.

(3) If the ALJ alters the finding, then we will follow the direction outlined in the Order.

Source Note: The provisions of this §707.583 adopted to be effective March 1, 2012, 37 TexReg 713; transferred effective January 15, 2021, as published in the Texas Register December 11, 2020, 45 TexReg 8882; amended to be effective September 22, 2022, 47 TexReg 6250