Jp Lubbock Conference
Justice of the Peace Lubbock Conference Info Page
General Information
We look forward to seeing you in Lubbock June 1 - 4, 2025. Please read below for hotel information, the conference agenda, and handouts.
Hotel Information
The conference will take place at the Overton Hotel, located at 2322 Mac Davis Ln., Lubbock, TX 79401. Self-parking is complimentary. If you opt to valet park, you will need to pay that yourself.
When you arrive to check-in, the hotel will require you to put a credit card down for incidentals. This will place a hold on your credit card that will be reimbursed if you do not use any incidentals. We recommend using a credit card, instead of a debit card.
Conference Agenda
Sunday, June 1st
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3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
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Conference Registration
TJCTC staff will be in the conference area to check you in for the conference.
Hotel check-in time is 4:00 p.m. and check-out is at 11:00 a.m. All guests arriving before 4:00 p.m. will be accommodated as guestrooms become available. Luggage storage can be arranged for those arriving early when rooms are unavailable, and for guests attending functions on departure day.
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Monday, June 2nd
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7:00 - 8:00 a.m.
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Breakfast and Registration
Breakfast will be served in the conference area.
If you did not register on Sunday, you may register for the conference with TJCTC staff at this time.
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8:00 - 10:00 a.m.
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Building Bridges: Courts & the Community
Hon. Rick Hill
Click below to download a powerpoint template for the “What is a Justice of the Peace” presentation from Judge Rick Hill's class.
This template is yours to edit and change as you see fit.
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10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
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Centers of Excellence Program
Office of Court Administration's Michael Smith
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11:00 - 12:00 p.m.
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An Interview on Judicial Ethics
Hon. Holly Willamson and the State Commission on Judicial Conducts Jacqueline Habersham
No handouts for this presentation.
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12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
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Lunch
Lunch will be served in the conference area.
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1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
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Southern Hospitality 2.0
The Access to Justice Commission's Sarah Mae Jennings
- Handout - Powerpoint slides
- Additional handout
- Sample DRTX disability
- i-speak-card
- Sample Interpreting card
- Sample Language
- To do List
- Motion for a Disability Related Accommodation Form
- Motion to Appoint a Language Interpreter
- Model magistrates warning forms with pc finding spanish
- Model magistrates warning forms with no pc finding spanish
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2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
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De-Mystifying the Media
Hon. Sue Kurita
Powerpoint handout will be provided after class.
Additional handouts:
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3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
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Looking Good: Avoiding Common Mistakes
Hon. Brad Cummings and TJCTC General Counsel Bronson Tucker
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Tuesday, June 3rd
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7:00 - 8:00 a.m.
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Breakfast
Breakfast will be served in the hotel conference area.
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8:00 - 10:00 a.m.
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Rowdy Receiverships and Exciting Exempt Property
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Eviction Scenarios
TJCTC Staff Attorney John Lackey
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Handling Out-of-County Warrants
Hon. J.R. Woolley
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10:00 - 12:00 p.m.
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Debts and Disagreements: Civil Scenarios
TJCTC Director of Curriculum Rebecca Glisan
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Dangerous Dogs & Cruelly Treated Animals
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Criminal Procedure Scenarios
TJCTC Staff Attorney Mark Zuniga
Additional materials:
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12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
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Lunch
Lunch will be served in the conference area.
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1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
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Civil Evidence: Guidelines and Best Practices
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Mental Health Detention
Hon. Nicholas Chu
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Contempt
Hon. Josh Herrera
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2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
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Appeals in County Court
Texas Association of Counties' Tramer Woytek
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Don't Skip this Class - Truancy Solutions
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Evidence in Criminal Cases
Hon. Josh Herrera
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3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
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Squatters and Landlord/Tenant Relationships
TJCTC Director of Curriculum Rebecca Glisan
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Inquests: Death Investigations and Reporting
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Decoding Precendent
TJCTC Staff Attorney Mark Zuniga
Additional materials:
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Wednesday, June 4th
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7:00 - 8:00 a.m.
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Breakfast
Breakfast will be served in the hotel conference area.
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8:00 - 10:00 a.m.
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Children in the Courts: Diversion and Supporting Success
Hon. Valencia Nash and TJCTC Director of Outreach Amber Myers
Juvenile Diversion Agreement - Diversion by Court
Juvenile Diversion Agreement - Intermediate Diversion
Link to The Docket: https://docket.wp.txstate.edu/2024/12/19/spotlight-juvenile-diversions-december-2024/ (You do not need to print this webpage, but we want you to have it because it includes links to helpful resources.)
*If you already have a juvenile/youth diversion plan, please bring a copy to class!
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10:00 - 12:00 p.m.
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Artificial Intelligence and the Future of the Courts
State Bar of Texas' Joshua Weaver
No handout for this presentation.
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