Civil, Guardianship & Probate Filings

With the passing of House Bill 4123, effective June 13, 2023, the JBCC can no longer perform fingerprint-based criminal background checks on individuals seeking guardianship appointment.

Case Types

 The County Clerk's Office, Civil Department, only files:

• Bond Forfeitures
• Justice of the Peace Appeals

Guardianship 

• Registration of Guardianships (Effective June 1, 2018) 
  
• JBCC Letter to County Clerk (Effective June 13, 2023)
• New Guardianship Filing Information Sheet  (Effective June 13, 2023)
• Annual Report on Location Condition and Well-being of Ward
• Annual Report for Estate of Guardianship

Filing Fees

1. Filing Fees
2. Civil and Probate Fees Effective January 1, 2022
3. 2022 Sheriffs' and Constables' Fees
4. 2023 Sheriff's and Constables' Fees
5. Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs or an Appeal Bond

Appointments and Fees-Senate Bill 1369

• Appointments and Fees Report

For questions in regards to Probate or Guardianship, please email probate@rockwallcountytexas.com.

Helpful Websites

• Texas Law Help
• Texas State Law Library
• Texas Judicial Rules/Forms/Standards