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Section 1000
1100 Types of Background Checks
1200 Responsibilities under the Background Check Policy
1210 Using DFPS Background Check Resources
1300 Search Engine for Multi-Agency Reportable Conduct (SEMARC)
1310 Types of Information in SEMARC
1320 Reportable Conduct Check Populations
1400 Policies for All Populations Subject to Background Checks
1410 Reporting New Criminal Incidents and DFPS Investigations
1411.1 Purchased Client Services (PCS)
1411.2 Non-DFPS Staff, DFPS Volunteers, and Interns
1411.3 Responsibilities of Background Checks Staff
1412.1 Purchased Client Services (PCS)
1412.3 CASA Employees, Volunteers, and Board Members
1412.4 DFPS Volunteers and Interns
1412.5 Federal and State Audit Staff