DFPS must make case records available after any required redactions to the following persons:
  (1) local, state, or federal law enforcement officials for the purpose of investigating crimes related to:
    (A) allegations of abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation of an APS client;
    (B) allegations of false or malicious reporting of alleged abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation of an APS client; or
    (C) failure to report alleged abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation of an APS client;
  (2) local, state, or federal government officials or agencies when:
    (A) specifically required by law; or
    (B) DFPS determines case records should be made available in the interest of justice;
  (3) a court of criminal or civil jurisdiction with a legal matter pending before it, either:
    (A) arising out of an investigation of abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation of an APS client; or
    (B) concerning an APS client;
  (4) persons or agencies when DFPS determines it is necessary to:
    (A) access services for an APS client;
    (B) provide services to an APS client;
    (C) properly meet the needs of an APS client; or
    (D) protect an APS client; or
  (5) as otherwise provided by law.

Source Note: The provisions of this §705.1909 adopted to be effective February 1, 2021, 46 TexReg 317