TX HHS Form 8638. Criminal Offenses Reporting Requirements

The TX HHS Form 8638, Criminal Offenses Reporting Requirements, helps solve the problem of ensuring that volunteers in certain facilities report any criminal offenses or related matters to the facility's director. This form is typically used by volunteers who are required to disclose their arrest history, guilty pleas, and other relevant information.

The form requires volunteers to report any arrests, arrest warrants, guilty pleas, non-contendere (no contest) pleas, deferred adjudications, convictions, or matters involving probation or community service. The only exception is routine traffic tickets that do not involve an arrest. Volunteers must make the report immediately upon reporting for volunteer duties after the relevant event occurs.

Failure to abide by this policy may result in action being brought against the volunteer, including termination of their volunteer status. It is essential for volunteers to understand and comply with these requirements to avoid any potential consequences. Key points to note include:

• Volunteers must report all arrests, guilty pleas, and related matters.
• The only exception is routine traffic tickets that do not involve an arrest.
• Reports must be made immediately upon reporting for volunteer duties after the relevant event occurs.