The format for the TJCTC 20-Hour seminar is a combination of general session classes and breakout classes. Judges who choose to attend a 20-Hour seminar must attend all 20-Hour to receive credit. When deciding which seminar to attend, pay special attention to the classes being offered. The classes entitled "Fundamental" are designed for less experienced judges and those entitled "Advanced" are for judges with several years of experience.
For Justices of the Peace: You must be a justice of the peace who has attended the 80-Hour Basic Education seminar for new judges. If you are a newly-appointed justice of the peace, please notify the Training Center immediately. You will need to attend the 80-Hour Basic Education seminar prior to attending any of the 20-Hour seminars listed in this catalog.
Registrants will receive an acknowledgement letter and invoice upon receipt of registration form. If you register online, you will be able to print your invoice. The confirmation letter will have specific instructions on hotel location, verification of room choice, sleeping accommodation and any updated information relative to the seminar.
The Invoice will reflect the $80.00 registration fee and the $20.00 Texas State University Overhead Assessment fee for a total of $100.00.*
* Pursuant to the grant conditions, the registration fee is mandatory and is returned to the grant to be spent as restricted funds. The Texas State University Overhead Assessment is used for activity expenses that the Grant cannot cover, such as excess meal and break costs, salary supplements, etc. These unrestricted funds are deposited into the Texas State University account. Counties or individuals who cannot afford the Overhead Assessment may request a waiver.
Hotel Reservations:
The Training Center makes all hotel reservations for all seminars listed in this catalog. You should only call the hotel for medical emergencies, early or late arrival, directions, or to reach an attendee of the seminar. The hotel will not give you reservation information .There will be no reservations made under your specific name. If you have questions about your reservations, please make the changes on the cancellation/change form provided in this catalog. Your hotel accommodations will be listed in the confirmation letter.