A safe and pleasant community takes a lot of work by many different people. Elected officials set policy. City staff turn that policy into practice. Police officers, code enforcement officers, animal control officers, and others work directly with the public. City attorneys provide legal guidance. And municipal courts are called upon to fairly and independentlyContinue reading “It Takes a City: C3 and Ordinances Revisited”
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Magistration: The Law Changes. The Duty Remains.
Municipal judges are often the face of magistration, but they are rarely the only people involved in the process. From probable cause determinations and bail decisions to Public Safety Reporting System requirements and post-bail procedures, magistration requires coordination among judges, clerks, court administrators, law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, and others. As statutes evolve and courts continueContinue reading “Magistration: The Law Changes. The Duty Remains.”
One Week Out: A Live Court Security Clinic Focused on Protecting Court Personnel
In one week, TMCEC will host its next 4-Hour Virtual Clinic, Protecting Court Personnel: Security, Privacy, and Planning, a live, interactive program designed to address the evolving risks facing judges, clerks, court administrators, and prosecutors. 📅 Wednesday, January 28, 2026🕐 1:00–5:00 p.m. (Live via Zoom) This clinic comes at an important moment for Texas courts.Continue reading “One Week Out: A Live Court Security Clinic Focused on Protecting Court Personnel”
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