New Judge Stage I
Thank you for attending the New Judge Stage I program in December. Read below for post-program information.
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PDF Versions of Handouts
Click on the links below to download PDF versions of the handouts for the Stage I program.
Welcome to the Judiciary
Judicial Demeanor
Interacting with the Clerk and Constable
Introduction to Residential Evictions
Manufactured Home & Commercial Evictions
Evictions: Tricky Issues
Probable Cause & Warrants
Magistration in Practice
Introduction to Inquests
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Online Training to Complete Before Stage III
New Judge Toolkit - Self-paced and due by March 1st
Legal Research - Self-paced and due by March 1st
Extradition Hearings Module - Self-paced
Do you magistrate at the jail and reside in a county that borders another state? You are required to take the Extradition Hearings Module before completing any extradition hearings. (Counties that only border Mexico do not need to complete this requirement.)
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Optional Online Training Before Stage II
Webinar: Death Registration for New Judges
This webinar will cover how to complete a death record in Texas.- A recording is available on our Recordings for Credit page.
- After you have watched the webinar, please fill out our online certification form for credit.
Webinar: Emergency Detention Orders
This webinar will explain the procedures relating to an application for an Emergency Detention Order when a person shows a substantial and imminent risk of committing serious harm to themselves or others. In addition to reviewing the applicable legal standards for issuing an EDO, the webinar will discuss frequently recurring issues in light of the practical challenges currently raised in addressing mental health issues.
- A recording is available on our Recordings for Credit page.
- After you have watched the webinar, please fill out our online certification form for credit.
Questions about registration? Email April at adw167@txstate.edu
Questions about your judicial education hours or hotel room? Email Loc at Loc.Le@txstate.edu.