Probate Court Investigators' Office

Pursuant to §1202.054: REQUEST BY INFORMAL LETTER

You can notify the probate court in several ways of your request to have your rights back.

• Write an Informal Letter to the court:
  • Mail letter to:
    ATTN: Dallas County Probate Clerks
    600 Commerce Street, 7th Floor, Dallas, Texas 75202
  • Have your attorney file an application requesting Restoration or Modification of rights.

Pursuant to §1202.152: PHYSICANS CERTIFICATE

• The Court Investigator assigned to your case will send you a medical evaluation that you will need to take to a provider licensed in the State of Texas.
  • Click here to print the Medical Evaluation Form
• This medical MUST be returned to the court to complete the process. If after 90 days (3 months) the Investigator has not received your medical, they will contact you. 

Pursuant to §1202.054 (b): APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN AD LITEM or INVESTIGATOR

The Guardian Ad Litem or Court Investigator assigned to your case will contact you after they have reviewed your medical. A meeting will be scheduled so that the Guardian Ad Litem or Investigator can prepare the report to the court. You will receive a copy of the Findings and Conclusions Report, no later than 7 days prior to your hearing. 

Pursuant to §1202.151: BURDEN OF PROOF AT HEARING

An Attorney Ad Litem will be appointed to represent your interest in the restoration hearing. The Attorney Ad Litem will prepare you to appear before the court and possibly testify on your own behalf at the hearing. The attorneys in the case will request the hearing date and are responsible for ensuring your case is processed timely through the court.