AMCCMA MISSION STATEMENT

“COMMITTED TO OUR MEMBERS”

A Advanced court personnel’s knowledge of the judicial system

M Maintain quality continuing education

C Committed to the support of Court Clerks and Magistrates

C Committed to the relationship between municipal and district courts

M Model code of ethics for Court Clerks and Magistrates

A Achieve fellowship with our organization

The Alabama Municipal Court Clerks and Magistrates Association was founded in 1989 in Montgomery, Alabama.  A steering committee of thirteen court magistrates paved the way for the creation of an association dedicated to promoting education and professionalism within the Municipal Courts.  AMCCMA Officer’s and Board of Directors have significant involvement on committees that develop and improve the field in Administration of Justice.  They look forward to working with all our members in continuing to refine and improve excellence in our field.

The mission of the Alabama Municipal Court Clerks and Magistrates Association is “Develop and Improve Leadership, Promote and Encourage Fellowship, To Increase Trust and Confidence, and a Sense of Unity Among AMCCMA Members”.

HISTORY

In 1991-1992, many dedicated hours from the AMCCMA Officer’s and Board of Directors was used to propose to propose a certification program that will enhance quality and leadership in the municipal courts throughout the State of Alabama.  With coordination and cooperation from the Administrative Office of Courts, the Alabama League of Municipalities, and the Municipal Court Advisory Board, the proposed certification program was agreed upon and submitted to the Alabama Supreme Court.

Effective August 28, 1992, the Alabama Supreme Court amended Rule 18I (B)(3), Alabama Rules of Judicial Administration (A.R.J.A.), to require that each municipal court clerk and magistrate complete an orientation and certification program approved by the Certification Committee and the Administrative Office of Courts (AOC).  The rule provides the magistrates serving each municipal court on August 28, 1992, must enroll within six months of the effective date of the amendment or, where the magistrate takes office after August 28, 1992, such magistrate must enroll within six months of the date of taking office.

Because of the large volume of interest in education from the court clerks and magistrates, the AMCCMA proposed an amendment to Rule 18 requiring annual education requirements.  On February 14, 1995, the Supreme Court entered an order mandating that each certified court clerk and magistrate meet annual continuing education credits.