Magistration Education
Who Needs to Take This Training?
Newly elected or appointed justices of the peace
Must complete all three components of magistration training within 90 days of taking office.
If you attend the New Justice of the Peace Stage I course in December and it falls within your 90-day window or before you’re sworn in, the training will be provided in person. In that case, you don’t need to complete the virtual training.
Experienced justices of the peace
May take the training as a refresher. You can choose to complete all three components, or just the individual component(s) you’d like to review.
TJCTC Magistrate Duties Overview
The TJCTC Magistration Duties Overview will give a general overview of the duties of a magistrate, and provides detailed information regarding useful resources, probable cause, magistrating at the jail, setting bail, and issuing warrants. It can be taken as a part of the SB 6 requirements and to fulfill the magistration refresher course.
This course is worth 6 education hours, including 0 civil hours.
Complete the module now
Family Violence Update
Family violence directly affects approximately one-third of all Texans, and indirectly affects countless others. Justice courts are in a position to help stem the tide of domestic violence, and utilize various principles to prevent further violence against survivors, their families, and the community. Law and procedures are continually evolving, and the area of family violence is no different. In this session, the speaker will discuss family violence dynamics; the roles of both bond conditions and magistrate’s orders for emergency protection; legislative changes, including implementation of new uniform forms; and protective order reporting.
Click here to view the recording.
Click here to view the PowerPoint handout.
Judicial Education Credit Hours
This webinar counts for 2 total hours, including 0 civil hours.
How do I certify credit?
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New Justices of the Peace
These courses count for 8 hours of magistration credit. To receive credit, you must complete one TJCTC certification form.
Use either the Microsoft Word or clickable PDF version — not both. Do not send in separate forms for each component.
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Experienced Justices of the Peace
If you watch any portion of the training as a refresher, you must still complete a certification form.
Use the Modules Certification Form if you complete either the TJCTC Magistration module or the Setting Bail and Bond module.
Use the Webinars Certification Form if you complete the PSRS webinar.
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Constitutional County Judges
Use the County Judge certification form instead and return it to Jackie Boone at jackieb@county.org. (JPs do not need this form.)