1. (a) TJJD OIG will complete an assessment on all reports of alleged abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a juvenile, the death of a juvenile, or serious incidents. TJJD may conduct an assessment when there is reasonable cause to believe that one is warranted.

2. (b) The purpose of an assessment is to determine if conduct or alleged conduct falls under:

   1. (1) TJJD's investigative authority and, if so, if an investigation is necessary; or
   2. (2) TJJD's other regulatory authority and, if so, if other action is warranted.
3. (c) TJJD may request information from the juvenile probation department or facility making the report or where the alleged incident occurred, which may include requests for records, digital media, video, audio, and other related information or items. The entity to which the request is made must provide the requested information or, if it does not exist, an explanation that it does not exist, no later than two business days after the request is made unless a later time is agreed upon between TJJD and the entity.
4. (d) After assessment, TJJD OIG will conduct an investigation if it determines the matter is within TJJD OIG's jurisdiction to investigate or will refer the matter as appropriate to another TJJD division, the appropriate juvenile probation department or facility, or another governmental entity.

Source Note:The provisions of this §358.400 adopted to be effective September 1, 2025, 50 TexReg 2620.