Most of the responses indicated that the certification program has helped greatly. It helped me understand the priorities and the duties of everyone involved. Jennifer Sullivan from the Sealy Municipal Court also agreed that the certification program has helped her with her duties as a court clerk. Although most of the responses were positive, one clerk did not feel the certification program has helped her with her duties as a court clerk. Another question dealt with the issue of monetary compensation for becoming certified.
Many cities take certification into consideration during yearly evaluations.
The Plano and Victoria Municipal Courts have made certification part of the job requirement. Plano requires clerks to attain Level I certification within 18 months of employment. The Midland, Cleburne and San Angelo Municipal Courts offer additional compensation as each level is attained. Court has become so extremely complex over the last several years in both technology and legislative mandates. Jeanie Roumell of the Keller Municipal Court also recommends the program to other court clerks and administrators.