In certain cases, an alleged perpetrator's identifying information may be redacted from the Commission's records.
  (1) Automatic Redaction. The Commission shall, in cases in which the disposition is baseless, automatically and permanently redact the alleged perpetrator's identifying information from the Commission's case record.
  (2) Request for Redaction. The alleged perpetrator may request that his or her identifying information be redacted from the Commission's records if:
    (A) The Commission's final disposition of the case in which the alleged perpetrator was involved is "Ruled Out;"
    (B) The alleged perpetrator submits the request for redaction in writing to the Commission's Legal Division;
    (C) The alleged perpetrator submits the request for redaction within 30 calendar days of the last day of the corresponding limitation period described in paragraph (3) of this section;
    (D) The alleged perpetrator has been continuously employed within the Texas juvenile justice system for the time period as specified in this paragraph; and
    (E) The alleged perpetrator has not been named as the subject of investigation in a subsequent case of abuse, neglect or exploitation.
  (3) Limitation Periods. A request for redaction may only be made if all requirements of paragraph (2) of this section are met and if:
    (A) Two years has expired from the date of the Commission's final disposition of "Ruled Out", and if, notwithstanding a violation of the Texas Administrative Code, the investigation of the alleged abuse, neglect or exploitation did not produce evidence of a violation of laws of this state or of the United States;
    (B) Three years has expired from the date of the Commission's final disposition of "Ruled Out", if the allegation does not meet the elements of paragraph (1) or (3) of this section; or
    (C) Five years has expired from the date of the Commission's final disposition of "Ruled Out," if the allegation involved serious physical abuse as defined in §350.100(b)(22) of this chapter or sexual conduct as defined in §350.100(b)(23), (24) or (25) of this chapter.

Source Note: The provisions of this §350.620 adopted to be effective September 1, 2009, 34 TexReg 4193