Mark Goodner sat down with Madison Mondragon to discuss her recent arrival at TMCEC. MG: Madison, welcome to the TMCEC team! You’ve now been with us for three weeks or so. What’s it been like getting started, and what have you been focusing on during your first days here? MM: It has been a greatContinue reading “TMCEC Welcomes Madison Mondragon as Program Attorney & Deputy Counsel! “
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Youth Diversion Plans: Elements to Consider
January 1, 2025 will be here before we know it. By that date, a youth diversion plan must be adopted by each municipal court in Texas. It must be a written plan that describes the types of strategies that will be used to implement youth diversion, and it must be maintained on file for publicContinue reading “Youth Diversion Plans: Elements to Consider”
Celebrating Excellence: The Inaugural Class of TMCEC’s Prosecutor Professionalism Program
The Texas Municipal Courts Education Center (TMCEC) is proud to celebrate a major milestone in our continued effort to support and elevate the standard of municipal prosecution across Texas. In 2024, we recognize 17 members of the inaugural class of the TMCEC Prosecutor Professionalism Program—a group of dedicated professionals who have demonstrated a commitment toContinue reading “Celebrating Excellence: The Inaugural Class of TMCEC’s Prosecutor Professionalism Program”
Time is Running Out! Confidentiality Policy Required by May 1, 2024
New Texas Rule of Judicial Administration Rule 7.1 requires all courts to adopt a policy governing court confidentiality no later than May 1, 2024. The Supreme Court order, including the text of the rule, as well as the Supreme Court’s Confidentiality Policy and agreement is provided below. The Basic Requirements The policy must: (1) defineContinue reading “Time is Running Out! Confidentiality Policy Required by May 1, 2024”
Announcing the TMCEC Prosecutor Professionalism Program
Just as municipal courts occupy a unique niche in the Texas judicial system, so do municipal prosecutors. From the smallest town to the largest city, prosecutors in municipal courts play a vital role in the administration of justice. It is estimated that more than 700 attorneys licensed in Texas prosecute in municipal courts. Compared toContinue reading “Announcing the TMCEC Prosecutor Professionalism Program”
TMCEC’s 2023 Prosecutor Seminar is Approaching!
A well-informed prosecutor that stays apprised of changes to the law and follows established best practices improves the efficiency of justice. TMCEC is hosting the first of two AY23 Prosecutors Seminars February 22-24, 2023 at the Holiday Inn Riverwalk in San Antonio. Since 1992, TMCEC has offered specialized continuing legal education to prosecuting attorneys whoContinue reading “TMCEC’s 2023 Prosecutor Seminar is Approaching!”
TCCA Highlight: Pat Riffel
Mark Goodner sat down with Pat Riffel to discuss the Texas Court Clerks Association (TCCA). MG: Pat, first of all let me say congratulations again for being named the TMCA Outstanding Clerk of the Year at the recent TMCA Annual Meeting. I know you don’t want me to mention that, but I am so happyContinue reading “TCCA Highlight: Pat Riffel “
TMCEC’s 2022 Mental Health Conference is Two Weeks Away!
Mark Goodner sat down with Regan Metteauer to discuss TMCEC’s upcoming Mental Health Conference MG: Regan, the Mental Health Conference is quickly approaching. If I’m not mistaken, this will be our fourth Mental Health Conference—they began in 2016 and we have had them every two years. For those that have never been, can you tellContinue reading “TMCEC’s 2022 Mental Health Conference is Two Weeks Away!”
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