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In observance of Labor Day, Dallas County offices will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026.
Dallas County is under a Burn Ban starting July 27, 2026, in effect for 90 days.
DALLAS COUNTY ADOPTED A TAX RATE THAT WILL RAISE MORE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS THAN LAST YEAR'S TAX RATE.

THE TAX RATE WILL EFFECTIVELY BE RAISED BY 22.02 PERCENT AND WILL RAISE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS ON A $100,000 HOME BY APPROXIMATELY $29.08.

Probate Court Investigators' Office

Court Visitor Volunteer/Internship Program

George L. Allen, Sr., Courts Building - 600 Commerce Street, 9th Floor, Dallas, Texas 75202
Telephone: (214) 653-6446 | Fax: (214) 653-6923

The Court Visitor Program is governed by §1054.102 of the Texas Estates Code

  • Purpose: assess the condition and well-being of the incapacitated people under guardianship.
  • Court Visitors - § 1054.105: runs exclusively with community volunteers and interns from local colleges and universities. Court Visitors are appointed by the court to conduct face-to-face site visits on the incapacitated person.
    • Duties: A court visitor is responsible for:
      • Scheduling the appointment
      • Interviewing with the Guardian and collateral contacts, as necessary
      • Interviewing the Incapacitated Person
      • Researching medications and diagnoses and conditions
      • Providing follow-up with needed resources for Guardians
      • Preparing & submitting the court visitor evaluation report
  • Court Visitor Evaluation Report (CVER) - § 1054.104: the court visitor is required to complete a comprehensive report assessing the current status and needs of the incapacitated person. The court visitor will also make a recommendation regarding the ability of the incapacitated person to have rights restored, or the guardianship terminated.

How to Become a Court Visitor

  1. Please contact the Probate Courts' Investigator’s Office at (214) 653-6533, or email DCPCIntern@dallascounty.org.
  2. Complete and return the Dallas County Internship Application to the DCPCIntern@dallascounty.org email.
  3. Schedule an Interview with the Court Visitor Program Supervisor
  4. Attend Orientation