Texas Judicial Branch
How can I confirm my Name and DOB Report was sent to the court?
To confirm your report was sent to the court, you may do the following:
Login to your online profile.
Go to the View Pending Applications menu option
Click on the View Details link for your application
You will be able to see all checklist items for your application. The checklist item for the background report sent to the court will show Complete if it was sent, Pending if it has yet to be sent, or Information Requested if we have contacted you to send in your form.
When is my name and date of birth (NDOB) background check report sent to the court?
Name and DOB background check reports are sent to the court after:
We have received your guardianship registration form, and
We have received your signed and dated DPS CCH Verification form.
What do I do if the court will not schedule the hearing until they receive the background check report?
If the liquid estate value of the ward is $50,000 or less, email our Criminal History Specialist and advise them of the situation so they can ensure the reports are sent to the court clerk as soon as possible. Please ensure to include Expedite Matter in the subject line of your email.
If the liquid estate value of the ward is over $50,000 you must contact the court clerk in the county where the case if filed for assistance on this matter as the JBCC has no access to fingerprint-based background check reports.
Which guardians are required to be fingerprinted?
Guardians that must be fingerprinted include (professionally) certified guardians, guardians living outside of Texas, and guardians whose wards have a liquid estate value exceeding $50,000.
Note:
The JBCC no longer has access to the FBI database for guardianship registrations.
The county clerk where the guardianship is filed must provide you with the instructions needed to get fingerprinted.
What do I do if the court scheduled the hearing but hasn't received the background check yet?
If the liquid estate value of the ward is $50,000 or less, email our Background Check Specialist and advise them of the situation so they can ensure the reports are sent to the court clerk as soon as possible. Please ensure to include Expedite Matter in the subject line of your email.
If the liquid estate value of the ward is over $50,000 you must contact the court clerk in the county where the case if filed for assistance on this matter as the JBCC has no access to fingerprint-based background check reports.