Handbook Revision, February 2021
FBI Background Checks for PCS (PATS 12832)
Updates policy on fingerprint-based checks submitted for Purchase Client Services (PCS) and how results are handled when a FBI Fingerprint Check result returns with criminal history that requires additional review or a risk evaluation. The re-use of Texas Education Agency fingerprint checks has been removed from the policy as DPS no longer allows DFPS that option.
See:
2421 Completing a Fingerprint-Based Check
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2450 Making a Determination
2451 Cleared
2452 Absolute Bar
2453 Eligible for a Risk Evaluation on DPS Criminal History
2454 Eligible for a Risk Evaluation on FBI Criminal History
2455 2544 Contraindication
2456 2545 Redeterminations (Renewals)
External Partner Organizations (PATS 12847)
This new policy details the process for doing background checks for external partner organizations in line with federal and state laws or when a formal agreement with DFPS, such as a memorandum of understanding (MOU), exists.
See:
9000 Background Checks for External Partner Organizations
9100 External Partner Organizations
9110 Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS)
9120 Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC)
9130 Human Trafficking Advocacy Agencies
9140 Superior Health Plan
9150 Texas Juvenile Justice Department
9200 Requesting a Background Check
9210 BBBS and CAC
9220 Human Trafficking Advocacy Agencies
9230 SHP
9240 TJJD
9300 Processing Background Check Results
9310 BBBS and CAC
9320 Human Trafficking Advocacy Agencies
9330 SHP
9340 TJJD
9400 Completing a Risk Assessment