- What is the enrollment process?
- How do I know what events will be offered this academic year?
- How do I reserve a hotel room?
- Does TMCEC offer financial assistance?
- Can TMCEC accommodate people with special needs?
- What if I need to cancel my registration?
- What if I cannot attend the entire event?
- What if I have questions not addressed in this FAQ page?
What is the enrollment process?
Online registration is required to attend a TMCEC event. Register online by going to register.tmcec.com. Payment of registration and housing fees (if applicable) is required for enrollment. For more information about registration, visit our Registration webpage, which includes helpful forms.
How do I know what events will be offered this academic year?
All information about TMCEC’s programs can be found on our website. The Academic Schedule, which includes dates, locations, and a link to course descriptions, can be found by clicking on the Conferences & Events button on the Home page or going directly to the Academic Schedule page at tmcec.com/calendar.
How do I reserve a hotel room?
Through online registration. TMCEC makes hotel reservations based on the information provided by participants during online registration. Participants will be provided a private single or double occupancy room (depending on availability). If participants have a preference, they may specify it during online registration. Housing information, including check-in and check-out times, will be provided to participants in a confirmation email.
To help defray costs to local governments and participants, housing at most TMCEC events is subsidized by grant funds. To be eligible for subsidized housing, participants must work outside of a 30-mile radius of the event site. The housing fee for most TMCEC events is $50 per participant per night.
Does TMCEC offer financial assistance?
Yes. TMCEC is committed to making sure that all municipal judges and court personnel have access to necessary training. Policies, procedures, and programs are in place to ensure that TMCEC constituents have access to training if unable to pay. Cities unable to pay the registration and housing fees may submit a request for financial assistance. Applicants must provide written documentation explaining the financial hardship 60 days prior to the TMCEC event. Requests for financial assistance and documentation should be addressed to the TMCEC Executive Director.
Can TMCEC accommodate people with special needs?
Yes. TMCEC will make every effort to ensure that TMCEC events are held at facilities that are fully accessible to persons with disabilities. If you need accommodations relating to a disability for a TMCEC event or if you have special dietary requirements, please specify during online registration, notify the TMCEC Registration Coordinator at register@tmcec.com. or call 800.252.3718.
What if I need to cancel my registration?
To be eligible for a refund, registration for a participant must be canceled at least 10 business days prior to the beginning of the event. Cancel by calling TMCEC and sending in a cancellation form, which can be found here. In the event a registrant does not attend a TMCEC event, or cancels late, the City shall be invoiced for any actual expenses incurred by TMCEC (e.g., meals, course materials, housing). If cancellation is necessary due to an emergency and TMCEC cannot be reached (after business hours), a participant may contact the hotel to cancel. This may minimize charges.
What if I cannot attend the entire event?
Please reschedule. Because we are funded with public monies, to receive credit, TMCEC requires full attendance and participation at TMCEC events. If you are unable to attend all sessions, please reschedule. Note: Eligible judges at Regional Seminars may opt to leave at 5:00 p.m. on Day 2 but must notify TMCEC. Judges leaving after Day 2 are ineligible for grant-subsidized hotel rooms on the evening of Day 2 at a Regional Seminar. Special sessions (typically on Day 1) are optional.
Grant restrictions prohibit monies being spent to supplement educational costs, hotel rooms, and meals for training that is not completed by a participant. For this reason, Cities may be billed actual expenses of participants who do not complete participation at a TMCEC event. In case of an emergency, a limited number of missed hours may be made up at the direction of TMCEC.
What if I have questions not addressed in this FAQ page?
TMCEC’s General Enrollment Information page has more information on enrollment-related policies. Please contact the TMCEC office at 512.320.8274 or 1.800.252.3718 or info@tmcec.com. Visit our Contact page to see the staff directory.