There are two main categories of DFPS records: case records and administrative records.
Case records are confidential by law and are released to people personally involved in the case, or to those entities who need the record to carry out professional duties. To protect privacy, case records are often redacted.
Administrative records reflect the general business of the agency. They include records on personnel, contracts, travel, statistics, data, policies, and laws related to DFPS.
I want to request a copy of
a case record.
I want to request a copy of
an administrative record.
DFPS must comply with all statutes and rules on confidentiality. These laws include: