Municipal Court Employee Recognized with Distinguished Service Award

Published on November 14, 2025

Jetmira Ademaj, a case manager for the City of Arlington Municipal Court, was awarded the Distinguished Service Award by the Texas Court Clerk’s Association at its annual conference banquet earlier this month. The Distinguished Service Award recognizes a service, program, task or endeavor performed by an individual in a court profession, serving in a non-judicial capacity, which benefits the entire membership in a distinctive way by showing dedication and commitment.

The Texas Court Clerk’s Association only recognizes one person with this award each year. Ademaj is a case manager for the Arlington Municipal Court’s innovative Community Court pilot program. 

This program helps eligible low-income residents and veterans resolve Class C misdemeanor violations by successfully completing alternatives such as community service, education and workforce development, counseling and substance abuse recovery instead of just paying hundreds of dollars in fines.

Launched in March 2024, the four-year, federally funded pilot program focuses on addressing underlying issues, such as financial hardship, homelessness, addiction, or limited job skills, that may have contributed to their trouble with the law. Common Class C violations resolved through Community Court include public intoxication, possessing drug paraphernalia, and driving without a valid license or insurance.