FBI Fingerprint-Based Criminal History Background Check for Guardianship Cases
With the passing of HB 4123, on June 13, 2023, the JBCC is prohibited from performing fingerprint-based criminal history background checks on individuals seeking guardianship appointment. Therefore, JBCC is unable to assist any proposed guardians for fingerprint-based background checks as they no longer have access to that information.
Fort Bend County has now been granted an ORI number by the FBI. All applicants will be provided a Service Code and instructions on how to be fingerprinted upon filing of the application.
If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to the following:
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FBI Identity History Check and Fingerprint Program Call Center: (877) 783 – 4187
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Texas Department of Public Safety’s Fingerprinting Services Unit: (512) 424 – 2474
TRAINING FOR GUARDIANS ON ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE/DEMENTIA, RELATED CONDITIONS
The 89th Texas Legislature passed HB 3376, which amends Texas Government Code 155.204 to require certain guardians to complete an annual training regarding Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, and related disorders. The Supreme Court of Texas adopted rules regarding this in JBCC Rule 10.3.
If there are any questions, contact the OCA or the court overseeing the guardianship.