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Probate judge asks court to fund second court auditor to clear backlog

5545597 · August 5, 2025
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Summary

Collin County Probate Judge asked Commissioners Court to approve a second probate court auditor, citing a growing caseload, substantial account reviews and a backlog that is delaying case closures.

Probate Judge requested funding for a second probate court auditor to address growing filings and a backlog of financial reviews in Collin County Probate Court.

Judge Duff told the commissioners that a single court auditor, described in the presentation as Dee Amber Harp, is currently responsible for reviewing inventories, accountings and other statutory filings for probate, guardianship and mental-health matters. Duff said filings have risen steadily over the last decade and that in…

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