Sec. 261.3101. FORENSIC INVESTIGATION SUPPORT    


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  • The department shall, subject to the availability of money:

    (1) employ or contract with medical and law enforcement professionals who shall be strategically placed throughout the state to provide forensic investigation support and to assist caseworkers with assessment decisions and intervention activities;

    (2) employ or contract with subject matter experts to serve as consultants to department caseworkers in all aspects of their duties; and

    (3) designate persons who shall act as liaisons within the department whose primary functions are to develop relationships with local law enforcement agencies and courts.

Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 268 , Sec. 1.28, eff. September 1, 2005.