New Judge Stage I

• Sunday, December 7th

  • 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. - Registration

    Registration will take place in the prefunction area near the meeting space. You can register on Sunday or Monday morning. We will provide you with a binder of your handouts at registration. 

  • 4:00 p.m. - Hotel check-in

    You can check-in to the hotel at 4:00 p.m. If you check-in earlier, the hotel can store your luggage until your room is ready. 

    Please note: When you arrive to check in, the hotel will require you to put a debit or credit card down for incidentals. After you check out, you will receive a refund for any remaining balance after incidental charges are totaled (if you charge nothing to your room, you will receive a full refund). If you use a debit card, the incidental deposit will be charged to your card immediately, refunds may take a few days depending on your bank. If you use a credit card it will just put a hold on your account until check out. We recommend using a credit card instead of a debit card. 

• Monday, December 8th

  • 7:00 - 8:00 a.m. - Registration and breakfast

    A hot breakfast will be served in the meeting space beginning at 7:00 a.m. 

    Registration will also be available for people who have not registered yet. 

  • 8:00 - 12:00 p.m. - Welcome & Introduction to Justice Court Law

    Your first class will provide an overview of justice court law. 

    Classes break every 45 minutes for 15 minutes. Water, tea, and coffee will be available. 

  • 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. - Lunch

    A lunch buffet will be served in the meeting space for registered conference attendees. 

  • 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. - Conference sessions

    Courses today: 

    • Judicial Demeanor with Hon. Kyle Hartmann
    • Interacting with the Clerk and Constable with a panel 

    Classes will break every 45 minutes for 15 minutes. 

  • 5:00 p.m. - Free time

    Attendees are on their own each evening. No meal is provided. The hotel has a restaurant and is within walking distance to the Hill Country Galleria with many restaurant options. 

• Tuesday, December 9th

  • 7:00 - 8:00 a.m. - Breakfast

    A hot breakfast will be served in the meeting space beginning at 7:00 a.m. for conference attendees only. 

  • 8:00 - 5:00 p.m. - Conference sessions

    Courses today: 

    • Introduction to Magistration with TJCTC Director of Outreach Amber Myers
    • Magistration continued with TJCTC Staff Attorney Mark Zuniga

    Classes will break every 45 minutes for 15 minutes. 

  • 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. - Lunch

    A lunch buffet will be served in the meeting space for registered conference attendees. 

• Wednesday, December 10th

  • 7:00 - 8:00 a.m. - Breakfast

    A hot breakfast will be served in the meeting space beginning at 7:00 a.m. for conference attendees only. 

  • 8:00 - 5:00 p.m. - Conference sessions

    Courses today: 

    • Introduction to Criminal Procedure with TJCTC Staff Attorney John Lackey
    • Criminal Procedure: Deferrals and Dismissals with TJCTC Director of Curriculum Rebecca Glisan
    • Tricky Issues with TJCTC Staff Attorney John Lackey

    Classes will break every 45 minutes for 15 minutes. 

  • 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. - Lunch

    A lunch buffet will be served in the meeting space for registered conference attendees.

• Thursday, December 11th

  • 7:00 - 8:00 a.m. - Breakfast

    A hot breakfast will be served in the meeting space beginning at 7:00 a.m. for conference attendees only. 

  • 8:00 - 12:00 p.m. - Conference sessions

    Courses today: 

    • Introduction to Inquests with TJCTC General Counsel Bronson Tucker and Dr. Amy Gruszecki, Chief Forensic Pathologist with American Forensics. (For judges who conduct inquests) 
    • Urban Roundtable and Docket Management with Hon. Sylvia Holmes (For judges who do not conduct inquests.) 

    Classes will break every 45 minutes for 15 minutes. 

    The conference ends at 12:00 p.m. 

Frequently Asked Questions

• What should I wear?

  While there is no official dress code, we encourage folks to wear business casual. Also, please note: meeting rooms can be cold, so a light sweater is a good idea. 

• What should I bring?

  We will provide pens and handouts. You can bring a notepad if you'd like to take notes. 

• Can a guest come with me?

  Yes! Guests are welcome to stay at the hotel with you. However, all meals are for conference participants only. 

• Will handouts be provided?

  Yes, we will print and provide your handouts for every class in a large binder that you will receive at registration. 

• Do you have another question?

  Feel free to email Jessica at jessforeman@txstate.edu for more information.