All newly elected and appointed justices of the peace must complete 8 hours of magistrate training within 90 days of taking office.
For newly elected judges, this requirement is included in TJCTC's New Judge Stage I Conference. Judges appointed more than 90 days before the next New Judge Stage I Conference (December 15–18, 2026) must complete the virtual training options below.
Experienced justices of the peace may also complete the training as a refresher, either in full or by selecting individual components.
Additionally, new judges who will magistrate defendants will need to get signed up with an account for the Public Safety Report System (PSRS). The buttons below will take you to resources from the Office of Court Administration on the PSRS and how to get set up.
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.
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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 the TJCTC Magistrate Duties Overview module.
Use the Webinars Certification Form if you complete the Family Violence 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.)
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