Texas SB2941 mandates special needs training for judges, focusing on child testimony, family violence, and child abuse.

Texas SB2941 requires special needs training for judges, emphasizing topics such as statutory and case law on child testimony, methods to reduce child trauma in court, and case law on family violence and child abuse. New judges must complete 12 hours of training, including issues related to trafficking and child abuse. Additional training is required for each subsequent term or four years of service. Judges handling family law or family violence cases must complete an extra hour of training every two years.

Texas SB2941 mandates special needs training for judges, focusing on child testimony, family violence, and child abuse.

Texas SB2941 requires special needs training for judges, emphasizing topics such as statutory and case law on child testimony, methods to reduce child trauma in court, and case law on family violence and child abuse. New judges must complete 12 hours of training, including issues related to trafficking and child abuse. Additional training is required for each subsequent term or four years of service. Judges handling family law or family violence cases must complete an extra hour of training every two years.