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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.”

S.B. 6 Training Deadline: 90 Days or December 1, 2022?

Any municipal judge or magistrate has certainly heard about or discussed all of the bail-related changes as a result of S.B. 6 passing in August of 2021. TMCEC and other judicial training entities have offered and continue to offer training that satisfies Art. 17.024 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, as added by S.B. 6.Continue reading “S.B. 6 Training Deadline: 90 Days or December 1, 2022?”