Accounting & Trust Division

Trust acts as the custodian for funds in the Registry of the Court on behalf of a minor, incapacitated adult or Condemnation defendant. The cases may be Civil (i.e. contract accident/injury lawsuit, land condemnation for public use etc.) OR Probate (an inheritance from a death).

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As of September 1, 2009 Trust deposits are automatically invested in order to earn interest IF a valid Tax identification Number is provided and the Court has ordered the funds placed in the Registry.

Accounting and Trust strictly follows statutory guidelines for investing Registry of the Court funds. The Trust Division selects the financial institutions and investments that meet statutory requirements of protecting the principal, liquidity, maturity, diversity, and yield of the funds.

30 days prior to the 18th birthday, the minor should receive a letter from the Trust Division requesting a copy of the beneficiary’s Birth Certificate, Social Security Card and Government issued picture ID (Driver's License, State ID, passport, military, etc). Included will be an Affidavit for Withdrawal of Funds which must be signed and notarized ON or AFTER the 18th birthdate and returned to us via fax, mail or hand delivery. (If you have not received this form 2 weeks before your 18th birthday, please contact our office to confirm your current address and phone number).

Allow 5-10 business days after receipt of all required documents for us to process a check. The investing institution must release the funds to the county clerk before a check can be disbursed to you. To pick up your check from the County Treasurer's Office you MUST know your check number and present a Government issued ID.

In January of every year, form 1099 INT showing the previous year interest earnings is mailed to each account holder. You should have received a 1099 INT, if you have not received one by the end of February, please contact the Trust Division.

Section 117 of the Local Government Code permits the county clerk to deduct administrative fees of 10% of the interest earned on funds that have been invested with a financial institution. These fees will be deducted when the final disbursement is made.