Level I & II Course of Study

This page provides information on resources to prepare for the Level I and II exams (study guides, prep sessions, and practice exams). Below the resources are steps to certification for both Level I and II. Please direct any certification-related questions to certification@tmcec.com.

 

Clerk Certification Study Materials

TMCEC publishes study guides, flashcards, and practice tests to assist with preparation for Level I and II exams.

Study Guides
The Level I Study Guide provides an introduction to municipal court procedures and processes.

The Level II Study Guide provides a more in depth look to help gain understanding about municipal court procedures and processes.

Flashcards
These exam study tools correspond to each chapter of the Level I & II Study Guides. 

Flashcards 

Practice Exams
Prepare for the exam with a practice exam. Test your knowledge and get a feel for the format. 

Level I

Level II

 

Prep Sessions

The Texas Court Clerks Association hosts certification prep sessions in local chapter areas throughout the academic year.

To find a listing of prep sessions, click here.

For more information contact Tammy Odom at todom@texascitytx.gov.

 

Level I: Steps to Obtain Official Status of Certified Court Clerk I (CCCI)

Certification applications must be filed with TMCEC within 3 years of the passing test date.

Step 1:

Study and register for the exam. The Level I exam is taken in 3 parts. Participants must score 69% or above on each part to receive a passing grade. All parts of the Level I exam must be taken and passed at the same time (Note: Beginning with exams taken on or after January 1, 2025, the Level I exam may be taken in parts). Passing the exam is only the first step in achieving Level I. Subjects on each part of the Level I exam are listed below (found in the Level I Study Guide).

For Exams Taken through December 31, 2024:

Level I Exam Part A Level I Exam Part B Level I Exam Part C
An Overview of the Courts Charging and Pre-Trial State and City Reports
Role of the Clerk Trial Processes and Procedures Traffic Law
Court Ethics Post-Trial Processes Professionalism and Communication

For Exams Taken on or after January 1, 2025:

Level I Exam Part A Level I Exam Part B Level I Exam Part C
An Overview of the Courts Charging and Pre-Trial State and City Reports
Role of the Clerk Trial Processes and Procedures Traffic Law
Court Ethics Post-Trial Processes  

Step 2:

Participants must provide proof of 40 hours of approved education as a part of the application process. This means 40 hours of TMCEC, TCCA, or other approved alternative education (must include the 32-hour TMCEC New Clerks Seminar unless attended more than three years before application date).

For all levels of certification, eight (8) of the total hours may be earned by attending TMCEC webinars. The remaining hours must be live and in-person. Please note that attendance at TMCEC’s Virtual Regional Clerks (or Judges) Seminar or Virtual Clinics counts as a live, in-person event.

Please note that credit hours expire after three years. Education hours MAY BE REUSED when applying for Level II certification if the hours have not expired.

Step 3:

Once your application has been approved, your status will be updated on your TMCEC personal profile with the date it was approved and effective. Upon achievement of certification at Level I, participants will receive a paper certificate from TCCA. You may begin using the the post nominal initials of CCCI behind your signature on your TMCEC effective date.

 

Level II: Steps to Obtain Official Status of Certified Court Clerk II (CCCII)

Certification applications must be filed with TMCEC within 3 years of the passing test date.

Step 1:

Study and register for the exam. The Level II exam consists of 3 parts. Participants must score 69% or above on each part to receive a passing grade. The Level II exam may be taken in parts. Passing the exam is only the first step in achieving Level II. Subjects on each part of the Level II exam are listed below (found in the Level II Study Guide).

For Exams Taken through December 31, 2024:

Level II Exam Part A Level II Exam Part B Level II Exam Part C
Rights and Roles Applying Criminal Codes Children & Minors
Municipal Court Processes Bond Forfeitures Financial Management
Legal Research Technology Fundamentals Court Records

 

For Exams Taken on or after January 1, 2025:

Level II Exam Part A Level II Exam Part B Level II Exam Part C
Rights and Roles Applying Criminal Codes Municipal Court Processes
Court Records Children and Minors Financial Management
Legal Research    

Step 2:

Participants must provide proof of 40 hours of approved education as a part of the application process. This means 40 hours of TMCEC, TCCA, or other approved alternative education (participants may reuse unexpired hours).

For all levels of certification, eight (8) of the total hours may be earned by attending TMCEC webinars. The remaining hours must be live and in-person. Please note that attendance at TMCEC’s Virtual Regional Clerks (or Judges) Seminar or Virtual Clinics counts as a live, in-person event (these virtual events are not webinars).

Please note that credit hours expire after three years. Education hours MAY BE REUSED when applying for Level II certification if the hours have not expired.

Step 3:

Once your application has been approved, your status will be updated on your TMCEC personal profile with the date it was approved and effective. Upon achievement of certification at Level I, participants will receive a paper certificate from TCCA. You may begin using the the post nominal initials of CCCII behind your signature on your TMCEC effective date.

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