Jp Galveston Conference
Justice of the Peace Galveston Conference Info Page
General Information
We look forward to seeing you in Galveston December 1 - 4, 2024. Please read below for hotel information, the conference agenda, and handouts.
Hotel Information
The conference will take place at the San Luis Hotel, located at 5222 Seawall Blvd., Galveston, TX. TJCTC will pay for parking. If you opt to valet park, you will need to pay that yourself.
When you arrive to check-in, the hotel will require you to put a credit card down for incidentals. This will place a hold on your credit card that will be reimbursed if you do not use any incidentals. We recommend using a credit card, instead of a debit card.
Conference Agenda
Sunday, December 1st
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3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
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Conference Registration
TJCTC staff will be in the conference area to check you in for the conference.
Hotel check-in time is 4:00 p.m. and check-out is at 11:00 a.m. All guests arriving before 4:00 p.m. will be accommodated as guestrooms become available. Luggage storage can be arranged for those arriving early when rooms are unavailable, and for guests attending functions on departure day.
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Monday, December 2nd
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7:00 - 8:00 a.m.
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Breakfast and Registration
Breakfast will be served in the conference meeting area.
If you did not register on Sunday, you may register for the conference with TJCTC staff at this time.
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8:00 - 10:00 a.m.
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10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
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Centers of Excellence Program
Office of Court Administration's Michael Smith
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11:00 - 12:00 p.m.
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An Interview on Judicial Ethics
Hon. Holly Willamson and the State Commission on Judicial Conducts Jacqueline Habersham
No handouts for this presentation.
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12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
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Lunch
Lunch will be served for attendees in Blake's Bistro.
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1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
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Southern Hospitality 2.0
The Access to Justice Commission's Sarah Mae Jennings
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2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
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De-Mystifying the Media
Hon. Sue Kurita
Powerpoint handout will be provided after class.
Additional handouts:
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3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
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Looking Good: Avoiding Common Mistakes
Hon. Brad Cummings and TJCTC General Counsel Bronson Tucker
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Tuesday, December 3rd
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7:00 - 8:00 a.m.
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Breakfast
Breakfast will be served for attendees outside of conference area.
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8:00 - 10:00 a.m.
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Rowdy Receiverships and Exciting Exempt Property
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Eviction Scenarios
TJCTC Staff Attorney John Lackey
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Handling Out-of-County Warrants
Hon. J.R. Woolley
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10:00 - 12:00 p.m.
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Debts and Disagreements: Civil Scenarios
TJCTC Director of Curriculum Rebecca Glisan
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Dangerous Dogs & Cruelly Treated Animals
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Criminal Procedure Scenarios
TJCTC Staff Attorney Mark Zuniga
Additional materials:
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12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
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Lunch
Lunch will be served for attendees in Blake's Bistro.
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1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
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Civil Evidence: Guidelines and Best Practices
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Mental Health Detention
Hon. Nicholas Chu
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Contempt
Hon. Josh Herrera
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2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
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Appeals in County Court
Texas Association of Counties' Tramer Woytek
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Don't Skip this Class - Truancy Solutions
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Evidence in Criminal Cases
Hon. Josh Herrera
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3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
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Squatters and Landlord/Tenant Relationships
TJCTC Director of Curriculum Rebecca Glisan
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Inquests: Death Investigations and Reporting
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Decoding Precendent
TJCTC Staff Attorney Mark Zuniga
Additional materials:
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Wednesday, December 4th
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7:00 - 8:00 a.m.
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Breakfast
A full breakfast buffet will be avaible to attendees in Blake's Bistro.
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8:00 - 10:00 a.m.
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Children in the Courts: Diversion and Supporting Success
Hon. Valencia Nash and TJCTC Director of Outreach Amber Myers
*If you already have a juvenile/youth diversion plan, please bring a copy to class!
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10:00 - 12:00 p.m.
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Artificial Intelligence and the Future of the Courts
State Bar of Texas' Joshua Weaver
Handout provided after class.
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