1304), Sec. 1, eff. 1, eff. (d) Each level of care designation must require a hospital to regularly submit outcome and other data to the department as required or requested. The person who files an affidavit has the burden of proving that the person is financially unable to pay the amount of the penalty and to give a supersedeas bond. The Texas Department of Public Safety provides a Public Sex Offender Registry search tool that enables people to locate registered sex offenders in Houston. (15) "Special hospital" means an establishment that: (A) offers services, facilities, and beds for use for more than 24 hours for two or more unrelated individuals who are regularly admitted, treated, and discharged and who require services more intensive than room, board, personal services, and general nursing care; (B) has clinical laboratory facilities, diagnostic X-ray facilities, treatment facilities, or other definitive medical treatment; (C) has a medical staff in regular attendance; and. The executive commissioner may not consider the costs of administering Chapter 324 or similar laws in adopting a fee imposed under this section. Sec. The rolling, semi-arid terrain is ideal for multifaceted training and testing of military units and troops. Fort Hood was established in 1942 due to the need for land to train troops for mounted warfare brought on by World War II. If the person gave a supersedeas bond and if the amount of the penalty is not upheld by the court, the court shall order the release of the bond. Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. (b) The rules adopted under Section 241.183 must allow the use of telemedicine medical services by a physician providing on-call services to satisfy certain requirements identified by the executive commissioner in the rules for a Level I, II, or III level of care designation. If the person gave a supersedeas bond and if the amount of the penalty is reduced, the court shall order the release of the bond after the person pays the amount. (d) Electronic records are considered to be destroyed if the electronic records, including the index to the records, are deleted. 21.002(12), eff. 2, eff. 1401), Sec. Sec. Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. (2) the conduct for which the person was referred to the juvenile probation department, including the date on which the conduct was alleged or found to have been committed; (3) the cause number assigned to each petition relating to the person filed in juvenile court, if any, and the court in which the petition was filed; and. Sec. Where there is difficulty locating Harris County public records, record search services like, Information related to the location, appraisals, or purchase of real or personal property for a public purpose, Certain information on real property descriptions or sales prices received from a private entity by the chief appraiser or comptroller, Property tax appraisal photographs that show the interior of an improvement to a property. 5, eff. Vermont was admitted to the Union on March 4, 1791. 15Physical: Harris County Family Law Center1115 Congress Ave3rd FloorHouston, TX 77002Mailing: Harris County Criminal Justice Center1201 Franklin St7th FloorHouston, TX 77002Phone: (832) 927-3450Fax: (832) 927-3420, Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. September 1, 2021. (b) In determining the amount of the penalty, the department shall consider: (3) any threat to the health, safety, or rights of the hospital's patients; (4) the demonstrated good faith of the hospital; and. (2) juvenile courts and clerks of juvenile courts. (2) inform the authorized requestor if the information does not exist or cannot be found. 1, eff. (d) If an entity receiving an order to seal records under this subchapter is unable to comply with the order because the information in the order is incorrect or insufficient to allow the entity to identify the records that are subject to the order, the entity shall notify the issuing court not later than the 30th day after the date of receipt of the order. (c) At a minimum, a transfer agreement must provide that: (1) transfers be accomplished in a medically appropriate manner and comply with Sections 241.027(b)(2) through (5) and Section 241.027(c); (2) the transfer or receipt of patients in need of emergency care not be based on the individual's inability to pay for the services rendered by the transferring or receiving hospital; (3) multiple transfer agreements be entered into by a hospital based on the type or level of medical services available at other hospitals; (4) the hospitals recognize the right of an individual to request transfer to the care of a physician and hospital of the individual's choice; (5) the hospitals recognize and comply with the requirements of Chapter 61 (Indigent Health Care and Treatment Act) relating to the transfer of patients to mandated providers; and. (b) The executive commissioner by rule shall adopt the fees authorized by Subsection (a) in amounts as prescribed by Section 12.0111 and according to a schedule under which the number of beds in the hospital determines the amount of the fee. 3Harris County Civil Courthouse201 Caroline St7th FloorHouston, TX 77002Phone: (832) 927-1403Fax: (832) 927-0010, Harris County Probate Court No. (a) Subject to Subsection (f), the juvenile justice information system shall consist of information relating to delinquent conduct committed or alleged to have been committed by a juvenile offender that, if the conduct had been committed by an adult, would constitute a criminal offense other than an offense punishable by a fine only, including information relating to: (2) the intake or referral of the juvenile offender into the juvenile justice system; (3) the detention of the juvenile offender; (4) the prosecution of the juvenile offender; (5) the disposition of the juvenile offender's case, including the name and description of any program to which the juvenile offender is referred; (6) the probation or commitment of the juvenile offender; and. Requestors would have to submit valid copies of their I.D. Under federal and state laws, such events include births, deaths, marriages, and divorce. For elusive records, record seekers may utilize the tools provided by search services like, Texas Department of Public Safety (TxDPS), a Public Sex Offender Registry search tool, Harris County District Clerk's e-filing website, Vital Records Division of the Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas Department of State Health Services, Marriage/Divorce Verification Application, Section 181.1(21) of the Texas Administrative Code. 3705), Sec. (2) hold a hearing under Section 58.257 at the court's discretion to determine whether to order the sealing of the person's records. 13Physical: Harris County Family Law Center1115 Congress Ave5th FloorHouston, TX 77002Mailing: Harris County Criminal Justice Center1201 Franklin St7th FloorHouston, TX 77002Phone: (832) 927-3400Fax: (832) 927-3420, Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. Jan. 1, 1996. 16, eff. 76, Sec. 1 (S.B. 11, eff. LAW ENFORCEMENT COLLECTION AND TRANSMITTAL OF RECORDS OF CHILDREN. SUBCHAPTER E. STATEWIDE JUVENILE INFORMATION AND CASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM. Sec. 241.051. You understand and agree that search reports will only be available with a purchase. SUBCHAPTER D-1. 584, Sec. The state office also provides marriage verification letters upon requests at $20 per copy. September 1, 2021. (b) To the extent possible and subject to Subsection (a), the local juvenile justice information system may include the following information for each juvenile taken into custody, detained, or referred under this title: (2) the juvenile's date and place of birth; (3) the juvenile's physical description, including sex, weight, height, race, ethnicity, eye color, hair color, scars, marks, and tattoos; (4) the juvenile's state identification number and other identifying information; (5) the juvenile's fingerprints and photograph; (6) the juvenile's last known residential address, including the census tract number designation for the address; (7) the name, address, and phone number of the juvenile's parent, guardian, or custodian; (8) the name and identifying number of the agency that took into custody or detained the juvenile; (10) a detailed description of the conduct for which the juvenile was taken into custody, detained, or referred, including the level and degree of the alleged offense; (11) the name and identifying number of the juvenile intake agency or juvenile probation office; (12) each disposition by the juvenile intake agency or juvenile probation office; (13) the date of disposition by the juvenile intake agency or juvenile probation office; (14) the name and identifying number of the prosecutor's office; (15) each disposition by the prosecutor; (16) the date of disposition by the prosecutor; (17) the name and identifying number of the court; (18) each disposition by the court, including information concerning custody of a juvenile by a juvenile justice agency or county juvenile probation department; (19) the date of disposition by the court; (20) any commitment or release under supervision by the Texas Juvenile Justice Department, including the date of the commitment or release; (21) information concerning each appellate proceeding; (22) electronic copies of all documents filed with the court; and. (6) "Juvenile offender" means a child who has been assigned an incident number. Requestors who are not immediate family members would have to provide legal documentation (such as an insurance policy showing that the requester of a death record is the beneficiary)to prove direct, tangible interest in the death certificate. Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 22, eff. (2) a determination that no probable cause exists to believe the child engaged in the conduct is made by a prosecutor under Section 53.012. September 1, 2017. Harris County arrest records are gathered from law enforcement agencies, like the sheriffs department, the courts, and correctional facilities. Harris County 190th Civil District Court Harris County Civil Courthouse 201 Caroline Street 12th Floor Houston, TX 77002 Phone: (832) 927-2300. Interested parties may use the information provided on the index to obtain certified copies of a Houston marriage license from the Harris County Court Clerk's Office by forwarding a Request/Credit Card Authorization Form via mail or in person to: Harris County Civil Courthouse201 CarolineSuite 330Houston, TX 77002Phone: (713) 274-8686Fax: (713) 755-8839. Sept. 1, 1997; Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 13Physical Address: Harris County Family Law Center1115 Congress Avenue5th FloorHouston, TX 77002Mailing Address: Harris County Criminal Justice Center1201 Franklin Street7th FloorHouston, TX 77002Phone: (832) 927-3400Fax: (832) 927-3420, Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. This website contains information collected from public and private resources. (a) A hospital may not destroy a medical record from the forensic medical examination of a sexual assault victim conducted under Subchapter F or G, Chapter 56A, Code of Criminal Procedure, until the 20th anniversary of the date the record was created. AUTHORIZATIONS AND RESTRICTIONS IN RELATION TO PHYSICIANS AND PODIATRISTS. The department may assess an administrative penalty under Section 241.059 against a hospital that violates this subchapter. Harris County courtAddress: 201 Caroline St, Houston, TX 77002Phone: (713) 755-7300Website: www.harriscountytx.gov, Harris County Sheriff's Office Address: 14350 Wallisville Rd, Houston, TX 77049Phone: (713) 455-8050Website: www.harriscountyso.org. DISCLOSURE OF CERTAIN PRICES AND FEES DURING DECLARED DISASTER; CONSTRUCTION. (b) This section does not apply to information that is: (1) necessary for an agency to provide services to the victim; (2) necessary for law enforcement purposes; (3) shared within the statewide juvenile information and case management system established under Subchapter E; (4) shared with an attorney representing the child in a proceeding under this title; or. Sec. April 2, 2015. (d) The database must contain the information required by this subchapter. 219), Sec. (j) The advisory council shall submit a report detailing the advisory council's determinations and recommendations to the department and the executive commissioner not later than September 1, 2016. DEFINITIONS. 3Harris County Civil Courthouse201 Caroline Street7th FloorHouston, TX 77002Phone: (832) 927-1403Fax: (832) 927-0010, Harris County Probate Court No. 2, eff. 262, Sec. 241.059. Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. (d) Subject to Subsection (e), a license issued under this section for a hospital includes each outpatient facility that is not separately licensed, that is located apart from the hospital, and for which the hospital has submitted to the department: (1) a copy of a fire safety survey that is dated not earlier than one year before the submission date indicating approval by: (A) the local fire authority in whose jurisdiction the outpatient facility is located; or, (B) the nearest fire authority, if the outpatient facility is located outside of the jurisdiction of a local fire authority; and. 498, Sec. Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. L. No. 1, eff. 1, eff. (2) the officer has probable cause to believe that the child's photograph will be of material assistance in the investigation of that conduct. 908 (H.B. 2, eff. (a) This section applies only to the inspection, copying, and maintenance of a record concerning a child and the storage of information, by electronic means or otherwise, concerning the child from which a record could be generated and does not affect the collection, dissemination, or maintenance of information as provided by Subchapter B or D-1. Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. Eligible requestors include the immediate family of the person whose name is on the birth certificate. Sept. 1, 1999; Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. Sec. (b) On the final discharge of a child, or on the last official action in the matter if there is no adjudication, a probation officer or official at the Texas Juvenile Justice Department, as appropriate, shall give the child and the child's parent, guardian, or custodian a written explanation regarding the eligibility of the child's records for sealing under this subchapter and a copy of this subchapter. 1, eff. The governing body of the hospital shall take final action on the application for medical staff membership or privileges not later than the 60th day after the date on which the recommendation of the credentials committee is received. Sec. (f) A contract provision that violates this section is void. Generally, Houston public records are easy to find. 734 (H.B. LICENSING OF HEALTH FACILITIES. September 1, 2005. 58.104. (a) A hospital shall release the remains of an unintended, intrauterine fetal death on the request of a parent of the unborn child, in a manner appropriate under law and the hospital's policy for disposition of a human body. Sept. 1, 1997; Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. Some records may also contain pictures. (a) In this section: (1) "Hospital" means a hospital licensed under this chapter. 3705), Sec. 24, eff. (B) the following health care operations described by the regulations adopted under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (Pub. 17th Circuit Court . Sec. Harris County 61st Civil District Court Harris County Civil Courthouse 201 Caroline St 9th Floor Houston, TX 77002 Phone: (832) 927-2625. Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. Department rules may allow a facility to provide the continuing care plan by a specified time after discharge if providing the plan before discharge is impracticable. (c) A hospital must apply for reissuance in the form and manner required in the rules adopted under this chapter. Sec. (3) "Disposition" means an action that results in the termination, transfer of jurisdiction, or indeterminate suspension of the prosecution of a juvenile offender. 1, eff. 1411, Sec. 241.221. 734 (H.B. In this subchapter, "children's isolation unit" means an isolation unit in a hospital licensed under this chapter that is designed to provide health care services to children with highly contagious infectious diseases. (b) A person who was referred to a juvenile probation department for delinquent conduct is entitled to have all records related to the person's juvenile matters, including records relating to any matters involving conduct indicating a need for supervision, sealed without applying to the juvenile court if the person: (2) has not been adjudicated as having engaged in delinquent conduct or, if adjudicated for delinquent conduct, was not adjudicated for delinquent conduct violating a penal law of the grade of felony; (3) does not have any pending delinquent conduct matters; (4) has not been transferred by a juvenile court to a criminal court for prosecution under Section 54.02; (5) has not as an adult been convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor punishable by confinement in jail; and. (e) A patient or the patient's legally authorized representative may not revoke a disclosure that is required for purposes of making payment to the hospital for health care provided to the patient. Sept. 1, 1989. 58.101. A facility described by Section 241.201: (1) may not advertise or hold itself out as a medical office, facility, or provider other than an emergency room if the facility charges for its services the usual and customary rate charged for the same service by a hospital emergency room in the same region of the state or located in a region of the state with comparable rates for emergency health care services; and. 734 (H.B. September 1, 2017. 58.0021. (h) The juvenile court may disseminate to the public the following information relating to a child who is the subject of a directive to apprehend or a warrant of arrest and who cannot be located for the purpose of apprehension: (1) the child's name, including other names by which the child is known; (2) the child's physical description, including sex, weight, height, race, ethnicity, eye color, hair color, scars, marks, and tattoos; (4) a description of the conduct the child is alleged to have committed, including the level and degree of the alleged offense. 1969), Sec. (d) Administrative hearings required under this section shall be conducted under the department's formal hearing rules and the contested case provisions of Chapter 2001, Government Code. SUBCHAPTER L. LIMITATION ON CIVIL LIABILITY OF CHILDREN'S ISOLATION UNITS. The District Court dismissed the complaint on the grounds that it lacked jurisdiction of the subject matter and that no claim was stated upon which relief could be granted. 1, eff. 16, eff. 17, eff. Sec. (e) This section does not waive other requirements for a level of care designation. 1, eff. 746 (S.B. 219), Sec. It provides public access to its statewide registry and allows anyone to find information about registered sex offenders in its database. Compare pay for popular roles and read about the teams work-life balance. The next election will be in 2028. A juvenile service provider shall comply with this section regardless of whether the juvenile service provider establishes an internal protocol or enters into a memorandum of understanding under this subsection unless compliance with this section violates federal law. Sec. 1376), Sec. The cost of a death record certified by the State Office is $20 for the first requested copy. 1, eff. (C) the age range, race, and gender of the child. 1, eff. 1760), Sec. Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. The requester will need to download and complete a Texas Birth Certificate Application if placing an order via mail or in-person. 27, eff. CONFIDENTIALITY OF INFORMATION. Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 2.03, eff. 1297, Sec. PRICES AND FEES CHARGED BY FREESTANDING EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES ASSOCIATED WITH CERTAIN HOSPITALS. 13, eff. 21(4), eff. 219), Sec. (2) is not eligible to receive reimbursement through the Medicaid program for neonatal or maternal services, as applicable, except emergency services required to be provided or reimbursed under state or federal law. COMMISSIONER'S EMERGENCY ORDERS. (2) if the hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission or the American Osteopathic Association, a copy of documentation from the accrediting body showing that the outpatient facility is included within the hospital's accreditation. 1575), Sec. SUBTITLE B. Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. (3) "Governmental service provider" means a juvenile justice service provider operated by a unit of government. 2471), Sec. Verification of Harris County divorce records costs $20. (c) If an advanced practice nurse or physician assistant has been granted clinical privileges by a hospital, the hospital may not modify or revoke those privileges without providing certain procedural rights to provide fairness of process, as determined by the governing body of the hospital, to the advanced practice nurse or physician assistant. September 1, 2019. The court may not charge a fee for filing the application, regardless of the form of the application. Sept. 1, 1993. (a) A local juvenile justice information system shall to the extent possible include the following partner agencies within that county: (2) justice of the peace and municipal courts; (3) the county juvenile probation department; (4) the prosecuting attorneys who prosecute juvenile cases in juvenile court, municipal court, or justice court; (6) each public school district in the county; (7) service providers approved by the county juvenile board; and. 241.186. The county may charge specific fees and require applications and forms of identification before releasing these records. 1 (S.B. Sec. SEALING RECORDS WITHOUT APPLICATION: CONDUCT INDICATING NEED FOR SUPERVISION. 1304), Sec. 1, eff. A lock ( ) or https:// means youve safely connected to the .gov website. 9Physical Address: Harris County Family Law Center1115 Congress Avenue4th FloorHouston, TX 77002Mailing Address: Harris County Criminal Justice Center1201 Franklin Street7th FloorHouston, TX 77002Phone: (832) 927-3300Fax: (832) 927-3320, Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. 12Physical Address: Harris County Family Law Center1115 Congress Avenue4th FloorHouston, TX 77002Mailing Address: Harris County Criminal Justice Center1201 Franklin Street7th FloorHouston, TX 77002Phone: (832) 927-3375Fax: (832) 927-3395, Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. PARTNER AGENCIES. 2. Box 1525Houston, TX 77002Phone: (713) 274-6390, Harris County Civil Court at Law No. This means that records of criminal cases under investigation are unavailable for public inspection. 58.007. 241.0555. Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. Sept. 1, 2001. Young Thugs legal team has filed a motion requesting the dismissal of his RICO case, with the rappers attorneys accusing the prosecution of misconduct. September 1, 2009. 5Physical: Harris County Family Law Center1115 Congress Ave3rd FloorHouston, TX 77002Mailing: Harris County Criminal Justice Center1201 Franklin St7th FloorHouston, TX 77002Phone: (832) 927-3200Fax: (832) 927-3270, Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. (f) If a child has been reported missing by a parent, guardian, or conservator of that child, information about the child may be forwarded to and disseminated by the Texas Crime Information Center and the National Crime Information Center. 241.122. 58.005. 2636), Acts of the 82nd Legislature, Regular Session, 2011. Individuals can use the search functions on the TxDPS Public Sex Offender Registry webpage to locate sex offenders living in Harris County. (c) The person may also pursue remedies for civil damages under common law. 16Physical Address: Harris County Family Law Center1115 Congress Avenue6th FloorHouston, TX 77002Mailing Address: Harris County Criminal Justice Center1201 Franklin Street7th FloorHouston, TX 77002Phone: (832) 927-3475Fax: (832) 927-3490, Harris County Probate Court No. 997 (S.B. 219), Sec. (B) designated by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services as a critical access hospital, rural referral center, or sole community hospital; (6) one registered nurse licensed under Subtitle E, Title 3, Occupations Code, with expertise in maternal health care delivery; (7) one registered nurse licensed under Subtitle E, Title 3, Occupations Code, with expertise in perinatal health care delivery; (8) one representative from a children's hospital; (9) one representative from a hospital with a Level II neonatal intensive care unit; (10) two representatives from a rural hospital, at least one of whom must be an administrative representative from a hospital that has 50 or fewer patient beds and that is: (11) one representative from a general hospital; and. 1276 (H.B. 1, eff. 87 (S.B. As of December2022[update], there are no living former U.S. senators from Vermont. Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 3.009, eff. (2) associated with a hospital licensed under this chapter that does not meet the conditions of participation for certification under Title XVIII of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. Consent of the child's parent or guardian is not required to photograph or fingerprint a child described by Subsection (a)(1) or (2). 917 (H.B. Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. (3) if the governing body has chosen to implement patient transfer agreements, it has implemented the agreements in accordance with Section 241.028. Sec. Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1, eff. (3) "Multi-system youth" means a person who: (A) is younger than 19 years of age; and. Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. (a) The executive commissioner shall adopt rules to govern the transfer of patients between hospitals that do not have a transfer agreement and governing services not included in transfer agreements. 14Physical: Harris County Family Law Center1115 Congress Ave5th FloorHouston, TX 77002Mailing: Harris County Criminal Justice Center1201 Franklin St7th FloorHouston, TX 77002Phone: (832) 927-3425Fax: (832) 927-3490, Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. September 1, 2011. ); (18) to satisfy a request for medical records of a deceased or incompetent person pursuant to Section 74.051(e), Civil Practice and Remedies Code; (19) to comply with a court order except as provided by Subdivision (20); or. The court shall hold a hearing on the facts alleged in the affidavit as soon as practicable and shall stay the enforcement of the penalty on finding that the alleged facts are true. (b) A hospital whose license is suspended or revoked may apply to the department for the reissuance of a license. (b) If the United States Congress enacts a bill described by Subsection (a)(1) that becomes law, the executive commissioner shall adopt rules: (1) establishing minimum standards for the facilities; and. 23, eff. The criteria must include at a minimum a statement of the appropriateness of the waiver or modification against the best interests of the individuals served by the hospital. Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 34, eff. 653 (S.B. 746 (S.B. 19, eff. Sept. 1, 1989. Sept. 1, 1999. 219), Sec. In May, Young Thug, Gunna, and 26 others were arrested as part of a 56-count RICO indictment against YSL, which includes allegations of murder, assault, and other threats of violence. 678, Sec. 5, eff. Sec. Sept. 1, 1999. Houston divorce records are available on the online database of the state department. SUBCHAPTER D. LOCAL JUVENILE JUSTICE INFORMATION SYSTEM. Requestors would have to submit valid copies of their government-issued I.D. 1297, Sec. 241.202. (2) send copies of the order to all entities listed in the order by any reasonable method, including certified mail or secure electronic means. 4029), Sec. Requestors can also send mails for certified marriage records to the: Harris County ClerkAttn: Information DepartmentP.O. 241.006. A violation of a standard is subject to the same consequence as a violation of a rule adopted under this chapter or Chapter 577. The protocol may specify the types of information that may be shared under this section without violating federal law, including any federal funding requirements. (c) This section does not prohibit a law enforcement officer from photographing or fingerprinting a child who is not in custody or who has not been referred to the juvenile court for conduct that constitutes a felony or misdemeanor punishable by confinement in jail if the child's parent or guardian voluntarily consents in writing to the photographing or fingerprinting of the child. before entering the jail facility. (a) In this section, "health care provider" means a person who provides health care services at a hospital as a physician, as an employee of the hospital, under a contract with the hospital, or in the course of a training or educational program at the hospital. The Police Department also processes walk-in requests at: Records Division1st floor1200 TravisHouston, TX 77002. IN-PERSON HOSPITAL VISITATION DURING PERIOD OF DISASTER. (e) The department may require that the application be approved by the local health authority or other local official for compliance with municipal ordinances on building construction, fire prevention, and sanitation. Details on criminal records such as arrest information will remain on file indefinitely if not expunged. EXEMPTIONS. September 1, 2019. This region offers residents a diverse array of activities. (b-3) At the request of a state or local juvenile justice agency, the Department of Family and Protective Services or a single source continuum contractor who contracts with the department to provide foster care services shall, not later than the 14th business day after the date of the request, share with the juvenile justice agency information in the possession of the department or contractor that is necessary to improve and maintain community safety or that assists the agency in the continuation of services for or providing services to a multi-system youth who: (1) is or has been in the temporary or permanent managing conservatorship of the department; (2) is or was the subject of a family-based safety services case with the department; (3) has been reported as an alleged victim of abuse or neglect to the department; (4) is the perpetrator in a case in which the department investigation concluded that there was a reason to believe that abuse or neglect occurred; or. APPEAL PROCESS. 1 (S.B. Jury Duty, District and County Clerk of Court, Phone Number, and other Kent County info. Credit Card transactions for in-person requests will incur an extra $2.25 for each transaction. (a) The department shall: (1) notify a hospital of a finding by the department that the hospital is violating or has violated this chapter or a rule or standard adopted under this chapter; and. Sept. 1, 1993; Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. Sec. (9) "dietitian," if the provider holds a license under Subtitle M of that title. Except as provided by Subsection (f), after the date the child completes an informal disposition under Section 52.03 or after the 90th day after the date the child successfully completes a first offender program under Section 52.031, the law enforcement agency shall destroy all information, including photographs and fingerprints, relating to the child. The Texas Department of Public Safety (TxDPS) published the 2019 Crime Statistics Reports for the State. Sec. Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1, eff. Prop 30 is supported by a coalition including CalFire Firefighters, the American Lung Association, environmental organizations, electrical workers and businesses that want to improve Californias air quality by fighting and preventing wildfires and reducing air pollution from vehicles. 241.185. September 1, 2013. (b) The department may use funds appropriated for the implementation of this section to pay costs incurred under an interlocal contract described by Subsection (a), including license fees, maintenance and operations costs, administrative costs, and any other costs specified in the interlocal contract. A revocation is valid only if it is in writing, dated with a date that is later than the date on the original authorization, and signed by the patient or the patient's legally authorized representative. (a) This section applies only to the inspection, copying, and maintenance of a record concerning a child and to the storage of information, by electronic means or otherwise, concerning the child from which a record could be generated and does not affect the collection, dissemination, or maintenance of information as provided by Subchapter B. (b) To the extent possible and subject to Subsection (a), the department shall include in the juvenile justice information system the following information for each juvenile offender taken into custody, detained, or referred under this title for delinquent conduct: (1) the juvenile offender's name, including other names by which the juvenile offender is known; (2) the juvenile offender's date and place of birth; (3) the juvenile offender's physical description, including sex, weight, height, race, ethnicity, eye color, hair color, scars, marks, and tattoos; (4) the juvenile offender's state identification number, and other identifying information, as determined by the department; (5) the juvenile offender's fingerprints; (6) the juvenile offender's last known residential address, including the census tract number designation for the address; (7) the name and identifying number of the agency that took into custody or detained the juvenile offender; (9) the conduct for which the juvenile offender was taken into custody, detained, or referred, including level and degree of the alleged offense; (10) the name and identifying number of the juvenile intake agency or juvenile probation office; (11) each disposition by the juvenile intake agency or juvenile probation office; (12) the date of disposition by the juvenile intake agency or juvenile probation office; (13) the name and identifying number of the prosecutor's office; (14) each disposition by the prosecutor; (15) the date of disposition by the prosecutor; (16) the name and identifying number of the court; (17) each disposition by the court, including information concerning probation or custody of a juvenile offender by a juvenile justice agency; (18) the date of disposition by the court; (19) the date any probation supervision, including deferred prosecution supervision, was terminated; (20) any commitment or release under supervision by the Texas Juvenile Justice Department; (21) the date of any commitment or release under supervision by the Texas Juvenile Justice Department; and. 1304), Sec. The information available in these sections include a summary report of the crime, the crime victim's name and address, the date, time, and location of the incident in view, the name(s) of the responding officer, and the incident number. (4) "Incident number" means a unique number assigned to a child during a specific custodial or detention period or for a specific referral to the office or official designated by the juvenile board, if the juvenile offender was not taken into custody before the referral. 6Physical: Harris County Family Law Center1115 Congress Ave6th FloorHouston, TX 77002Mailing: Harris County Criminal Justice Center1201 Franklin St7th FloorHouston, TX 77002Phone: (832) 927-3225Fax: (832) 927-3299, Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. (8) to the Department of Family and Protective Services or the Health and Human Services Commission as provided by Section 411.114, Government Code. (f) The commission by order may waive or modify the requirement of a particular provision of this chapter or a standard adopted under this section if the commission determines that the waiver or modification will facilitate the creation or operation of the facility and that the waiver or modification is in the best interests of the individuals served or to be served by the facility. 3, eff. September 1, 2015. Sec. 1, eff. This page was last edited on 9 December 2022, at 07:49. Redesignated from Health and Safety Code, Section 241.007 by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 670), Sec. (2) provides to a patient written confirmation of whether the facility is a participating provider in the patient's health benefit plan's provider network. (a) A hospital that is in operation when an applicable rule or minimum standard is adopted under this chapter must be given a reasonable period within which to comply with the rule or standard. 241.301. 3357), Sec. Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. This subchapter applies only to a county with a population of 600,000 or more. (c) The Texas Juvenile Justice Department may grant the following entities access to juvenile justice information for research and statistical purposes or for any other purpose approved by the department: (1) criminal justice agencies as defined by Section 411.082, Government Code; (2) the Texas Education Agency, as authorized under Section 37.084, Education Code; (3) any agency under the authority of the Health and Human Services Commission; (4) the Department of Family and Protective Services; or. Sec. 746 (S.B. (h) A juvenile service provider that requests information under this section shall pay a fee to the disclosing juvenile service provider in the same amounts charged for the provision of public information under Subchapter F, Chapter 552, Government Code, unless: (1) a memorandum of understanding between the requesting provider and the disclosing provider: (B) provides for the waiver of a fee; or. (b) The law enforcement agency or the juvenile intake agency that initiates the entry of the juvenile offender into the juvenile justice information system for a specific incident shall prepare a uniform incident fingerprint card and initiate the reporting process for each incident reportable under this subchapter. DEFINITIONS. Jan. 1, 1996. Sec. An interdisciplinary team for comprehensive medical rehabilitation shall have available to it, at the hospital at which the services are provided or by contract, members of the following professions as necessary to meet the treatment needs of the patient: (5) social services and case management; (d) A hospital shall prepare for each patient receiving inpatient rehabilitation services a written treatment plan designed for that patient's needs for treatment and care. Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. Sept. 1, 1999. The Harris County Sheriff maintains records of all inmates detained in the Harris County Jail. 1731), Sec. 10.003, eff. (B) giving a copy of the affidavit to the commissioner by certified mail. April 2, 2015. (a) A law enforcement officer may take temporary custody of a child to take the child's fingerprints if: (1) the officer has probable cause to believe that the child has engaged in delinquent conduct; (2) the officer has investigated that conduct and has found other fingerprints during the investigation; and. Sec. 1, eff. Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 21(4), eff. 1161 (H.B. INSPECTION AND RELEASE OF SEALED RECORDS. Leahy is the only Democrat ever elected to the Senate from Vermont, making Vermont the state with the longest current split senate delegation as well as the longest split delegation in history at 46 years currently, though both Independents, Jim Jeffords and Sanders, have caucused with the Senate Democrats since 2001. (a) The executive commissioner, in consultation with the department, shall adopt rules: (1) establishing the levels of care for neonatal and maternal care to be assigned to hospitals; (2) prescribing criteria for designating levels of neonatal and maternal care, respectively, including specifying the minimum requirements to qualify for each level designation; (3) establishing a process for the assignment of levels of care to a hospital for neonatal and maternal care, respectively; (4) establishing a process for amending the level of care designation requirements, including a process for assisting facilities in implementing any changes made necessary by the amendments; (5) dividing the state into neonatal and maternal care regions; (6) facilitating transfer agreements through regional coordination; (7) requiring payment, other than quality or outcome-based funding, to be based on services provided by the facility, regardless of the hospital's level of care designation; (8) prohibiting the denial of a neonatal or maternal level of care designation to a hospital that meets the minimum requirements for that level of care designation; (9) establishing a process through which a hospital may obtain a limited follow-up survey by an independent third party to appeal the level of care designation assigned to the hospital; (10) permitting a hospital to satisfy any requirement for a Level I or II level of care designation that relates to an obstetrics or gynecological physician by: (A) granting maternal care privileges to a family physician with obstetrics training or experience; and. 219), Sec. Under the law, some portions of Houston public records may be unavailable for public inspection due to their confidentiality status. September 1, 2013. 241.053. September 1, 2005. 584, Sec. (iv) provides for sanctions if a requirement imposed under Subparagraph (i), (ii), or (iii) is violated. Sec. Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1236 (S.B. 1760), Sec. The Sheriff's office provides confidential notifications about an offender's custody status to victims, their families, and their circles of support. 2, eff. (2) use the confidential information only to: (A) verify the identity of a student involved in the juvenile justice system; and. (b) After a petitioner inspects records under this section, the court may order the release of any or all of the records to the petitioner on the motion of the petitioner. (a) A hospital, whether by contract, by granting or withholding staff privileges, or otherwise, may not restrict a physician's ability to communicate with a patient with respect to: (1) the patient's coverage under a health care plan; (2) any subject related to the medical care or health care services to be provided to the patient, including treatment options that are not provided under a health care plan; (3) the availability or desirability of a health care plan or insurance or similar coverage, other than the patient's health care plan; or. 58.009. In this subchapter: (1) "Department" means the Texas Juvenile Justice Department. A hospital whose license is suspended or revoked may not admit new patients until the license is reissued. Requestors can find court documents as well as downloadable extracts of civil, criminal, and traffic case records for all 16 Justice Courts in Harris County on the countys website. 58.303. 949 (H.B. Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. September 1, 2017. (a-2) Information disseminated under Subsection (a) remains confidential after dissemination and may be disclosed by the recipient only as provided by this title. 84, eff. Uncertified copies are also available but only obtainable in person. 425), Sec. Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 241.184. Sec. (2) the commission issues a license to the person to establish, conduct, or maintain a limited services rural hospital under this subchapter. In this subchapter, "limited services rural hospital" means a general or special hospital that is or was licensed under this chapter and that: (A) located in a rural area, as defined by: (ii) 42 U.S.C. September 1, 2017. 22.001(25), eff. Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. RECORDS; JUVENILE JUSTICE INFORMATION SYSTEM, SUBCHAPTER A. 3607), Sec. (c) If a record contains information relating to more than one person referred to a juvenile probation department, the record may only be destroyed if: (1) the destruction of the record is authorized under this section; and. (b) Every three years, the executive commissioner and the department shall review the level of care designations assigned to each hospital and, as necessary, assign a hospital a different level of care designation or remove the hospital's level of care designation. 241.055. Members of the public can locate inmates by using the inmate locator tool. 908 (H.B. 3.02, eff. The rules at a minimum shall address: (1) minimum requirements for staffing by physicians and nurses; (2) hospital services relating to patient care; (3) fire prevention, safety, and sanitation requirements in hospitals; (4) patient care and a patient bill of rights; (5) compliance with other state and federal laws affecting the health, safety, and rights of hospital patients; and. (b-2) At the request of the Department of Family and Protective Services or a single source continuum contractor who contracts with the department to provide foster care services, a state or local juvenile justice agency shall share with the department or contractor information in the possession of the juvenile justice agency that is necessary to improve and maintain community safety or that assists the department or contractor in the continuation of services for or providing services to a multi-system youth who is or has been in the custody or control of the juvenile justice agency. 584, Sec. 648 (H.B. April 2, 2015. Get the inside scoop on jobs, salaries, top office locations, and CEO insights. 41, eff. 58.265. 678, Sec. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 58.261. Requestors would have to submit valid copies of their government-issued I.D. 3.0575, eff. Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. On request under this subsection, the executive commissioner and the department shall review the hospital's request and, as necessary, change the hospital's level of care designation. 3, eff. (g) Rules adopted by the executive commissioner under this subchapter may not conflict with a federal rule, regulation, or standard. 248 (H.B. (B) at least one of whom practices in a neonatal intensive care unit of a hospital located in a rural area; (2) one physician licensed to practice medicine under Subtitle B, Title 3, Occupations Code, specializing in general pediatrics; (3) two physicians licensed to practice medicine under Subtitle B, Title 3, Occupations Code, specializing in obstetrics-gynecology; (4) two physicians licensed to practice medicine under Subtitle B, Title 3, Occupations Code, specializing in maternal fetal medicine; (5) two physicians licensed to practice medicine under Subtitle B, Title 3, Occupations Code, specializing in family practice who provide obstetrical care in a rural community, at least one of whom must provide such care at a hospital that has 50 or fewer patient beds and that is: (A) located in a county with a population of 60,000 or less; or. (j) Within 30 days after the date the department's order is final as provided by Subchapter F, Chapter 2001, Government Code, the person shall: (2) pay the amount of the penalty and file a petition for judicial review contesting the occurrence of the violation, the amount of the penalty, or both the occurrence of the violation and the amount of the penalty; or. (b) The records related to a person referred to a juvenile probation department may be destroyed if the person: (A) the most serious conduct for which the person was referred was conduct indicating a need for supervision, whether or not the person was adjudicated; or. September 1, 2019. (c) If an entity that received an order to seal records relating to a person later receives an inquiry about a person or the matter contained in the records, the entity must respond that no records relating to the person or the matter exist. The rate of the interest is the rate charged on loans to depository institutions by the New York Federal Reserve Bank, and the interest shall be paid for the period beginning on the date the penalty was paid and ending on the date the penalty is remitted. HOSPITAL NOT DESIGNATED. 5), Sec. Visitors aged 17 years and above will need to provide a valid means of identification before they can visit. 4003), Sec. Sec. SUBCHAPTER I-1. Sept. 1, 1989. It also includes the place and time of the arrest, the details of the alleged offense, the name of the arresting officer, or the official that issued the warrant of arrest. The rules of evidence that govern the trials of criminal actions in the district court apply to a criminal proceeding in a justice or municipal court. (b) Subsection (a) does not apply to a document maintained by a juvenile justice or law enforcement agency that is the source of information collected by the department. 118), Sec. 58.256. May 7, 1997; Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. Sept. 1, 1989. Jury Duty Schedule & information. Sept. 1, 1995. (b) A local juvenile justice information system may contain the following components: (1) case management resources for juvenile courts, court clerks, prosecuting attorneys, and county juvenile probation departments; (2) reporting systems to fulfill statutory requirements for reporting in the juvenile justice system; (3) service provider directories and indexes of agencies providing services to children; (4) victim-witness notices required under Chapter 57; (5) electronic filing of complaints or petitions, court orders, and other documents filed with the court, including documents containing electronic signatures; (6) electronic offense and intake processing; (7) case docket management and calendaring; (8) communications by email or other electronic communications between partner agencies; (9) reporting of charges filed, adjudications and dispositions of juveniles by municipal and justice courts and the juvenile court, and transfers of cases to the juvenile court as authorized or required by Section 51.08; (10) reporting to schools under Article 15.27, Code of Criminal Procedure, by law enforcement agencies, prosecuting attorneys, and juvenile courts; (11) records of adjudications and dispositions, including probation conditions ordered by the juvenile court; (12) warrant management and confirmation capabilities; and. 1304), Sec. Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 241.004. (d) This chapter does not automatically entitle a physician or a podiatrist to membership or privileges on a medical staff. Similarly, interested persons may also use these details to conduct searches on the tax statement search page maintained by the Harris County Tax Assessor-Collector. 935 (H.B. (c) Not later than the 60th day after the date the juvenile court receives notice from the juvenile probation department under Subsection (b), the juvenile court shall issue an order sealing all records relating to the person named in the notice. (e) If an entity receiving a sealing order under this subchapter has no records related to the person who is the subject of the order, the entity shall provide written verification of that fact to the issuing court not later than the 30th day after the date of receipt of the order. (c) A juvenile service provider may disclose personally identifiable information under this section only for the purposes of: (2) coordinating and monitoring care for a multi-system youth; and. 17th Circuit Court, 61st District Court, Probate Court 180 Ottawa Avenue NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 (616) 632-5220 Health. 58.302. Fort Hood is the Army's premier installation to train and deploy heavy forces. Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. The Court processes the following: Traffic and parking citations; Small Claims; Landlord/Tenant proceedings; Criminal matters; Marriages; Civil filings of $25,000 or less PHOTO IDENTIFICATION BADGE REQUIRED. (a) The department shall develop and implement a process through which a hospital may request and enter into an agreement with the department to: (1) receive or maintain a level of care designation for which the hospital does not meet all requirements conditioned on the hospital, in accordance with a plan approved by the department and outlined under the agreement, satisfying all requirements for the level of care designation within a time specified under the agreement, which may not exceed the first anniversary of the effective date of the agreement; or. 241.028. Records of such usually contain confidential information and are only available to select individuals. (b) On or before December 31 of each year, the head of each municipal or county law enforcement agency located in a county shall certify to the juvenile board for that county that the photographs and fingerprints required to be destroyed under Section 58.001 have been destroyed. The requester will need to provide an acceptable ID and must meet the necessary requirements provided by state laws. Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. September 1, 2015. The department shall give notice of the hearing to the person. September 1, 2017. Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. (d) To the extent that this section conflicts with another law of this state with respect to confidential information held by a governmental agency, this section controls. 584, Sec. 1304), Sec. 11Physical: Harris County Family Law Center1115 Congress Ave4th FloorHouston, TX 77002Mailing: Harris County Criminal Justice Center1201 Franklin St7th FloorHouston, TX 77002Phone: (832) 927-3350, Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. 342 (H.B. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1, eff. The enquirer will need to create an account using a valid e-mail address before they can access the Clerk's database. 37, eff. (23) information obtained for the purpose of diagnosis, examination, evaluation, treatment, or referral for treatment of a child by a public or private agency or institution providing supervision of a child by arrangement of the juvenile court or having custody of the child under order of the juvenile court. 262, Sec. (d) If a hospital's credentials committee has failed to take action on a completed application as required by Subsection (k), or a physician, podiatrist, or dentist is subject to a professional review action that may adversely affect his medical staff membership or privileges, and the physician, podiatrist, or dentist believes that mediation of the dispute is desirable, the physician, podiatrist, or dentist may require the hospital to participate in mediation as provided in Chapter 154, Civil Practice and Remedies Code. September 1, 2005. 1 (S.B. 3.01, eff. 58.255. 15), Sec. Forms Complete necessary documents. 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