Hello Everyone
We hope you are having a great week, and staying cool. These updates include some very important information, including registration dates for next year’s programs.
Spanish Forms
Most of the TJCTC Forms have been translated into Spanish for the convenience of your constituents. You can find them at the bottom of the TJCTC Forms Page: https://www.tjctc.org/tjctc-resources/forms.html
Judicial Education Hours Due August 31st
JP judicial education hours are due August 31st. Visit our Justice of the Peace overview page for requirements: https://www.tjctc.org/justices-of-the-peace.html
To find out how many hours you have completed, log-in to your student account and view your transcript. Attached is a pdf guide showing you how to access your transcript.
Free Civil Process Class 3131 for Deputies
Jim Wells County has invited deputies who need free training to attend their civil process training. Remember, that elected constables are required to get their 1415 requirement from TJCTC, but deputies can take this training for their requirement. Thanks Jim Wells Constables & Sheriff for making this available. The training flier is attached.
Dates: October 9-11, 2024
Location: Jim Wells County Sheriff’s Office Training Center, 300 North Cameron St., Alice, Texas 78332
To register contact Lt. J. Reyes (361) 668-0341 or j.reyes@jimwellscounty-tx.gov
Registration Dates
Our new academic year is right around the calendar. Mark the registration dates on your calendar. More information to come!
Justice of the Peace Registration – October 8
Court Personnel Early Registration (ONLY for clerks who were not able to attend a conference this year) – October 22
Regular Court Personnel Registration – October 28
Civil Process Registration – November 5
Help us with next year’s classes!
Do you have an example of a tricky service issue or other civil process issue? Do you use text reminders for your court?
Please contact Amber Myers at a_m1814@txstate.edu if you do.
Trauma-Informed Practices for Criminal Courts
The Center for Justice Innovation released a new report called Trauma-Informed Practices for Criminal Courts earlier this year. It highlights some implementation opportunities that courts might be missing, even though they have training on trauma. Check it out on the State Justice Institute website: https://www.innovatingjustice.org/sites/default/files/media/document/2024/CJI_-SJI-Guide-TA-Trauma-Informed-Practices-Criminal-Courts-04302024.pdf
Thanks!
- Thea & the TJCTC Team
