If the exposure source does not consent to testing, which office should be contacted for a court order?

• A. Legal
• B. Human Resources
• C. Court Clerk
• D. Sheriff

Answer: (A)

Handling court-ordered actions for mandatory testing falls to the office that manages legal affairs for the agency. The legal department is responsible for drafting petitions, coordinating with the court, and securing the order in a way that complies with applicable laws and agency policy. They are the ones who understand the statutory requirements and the proper procedures for obtaining judicial authorization.

The Court Clerk’s role is to record and maintain court filings and to provide administrative support once an order has been issued, not to initiate or obtain the order itself. The Sheriff would carry out or enforce orders once issued, and may assist with service, but they do not originate the court order. Human Resources handles personnel matters and is not involved in obtaining court orders for testing.