The Municipal Court Clerk Certification Program was established by TMCEC in association with the Texas Court Clerks Association, the Texas Municipal Courts Association, and Texas State University -- San Marcos, to encourage professional development and educational growth. Program participants achieve certification upon successful completion of each of the three levels, earning the titles of Certified Court Clerk Level I, Certified Court Clerk Level II, and Certified Municipal Court Clerk (CMCC).  Download this brochure for more information.

At each level, a test is administered to guage the skill-level and aptitude of the professional seeking certification.  TMCEC has developed study materials to prepare program-participants and other court support personnel to better understand law, procedure, and responsibilities of the municipal court clerk.

Level I

The Level I Study Guide provides an introduction to municipal court procedures and processes and contains the following chapters:

• An Overview of the Courts
• Ethics
• Authority and Duties
• Procedures before Trial
• Trial Processes
• Post-Trial Processes
• State and City Reports
• Traffic Law
• Juveniles and Minors
• Communications and Stress Management

Level II

Level II Study Guide offers more in-depth coverage of the following advanced topics:

• Equal Justice under Law
• Ethics
• Overview of Processing Cases
• Code of Criminal Procedure and Penal Code
• Bond Forfeitures
• Juveniles and Minors
• Financial Management
• Records and Caseflow Management
• Legal Research
• Court Technology

Certified Municipal Court Clerk

The third level of the Court Clerk Certification Program is achieved by passing an exam testing the participants knowledge of 16 required management and administration books.  A list of study questions for the Certified Municipal Court Clerk exam are available as a preparatory aid. 

The following topics are emphasized:

• Leadership
• Organizational Behavior
• Supervision
• Hiring and Firing
• Performance Appraisal
• Diversity
• Planning
• Office Management
• Caseflow Management
• Financial Management
• Records Management
• Court Security

Request a set of the books on loan from TMCEC here.