Governor’s Council for Judicial Appointments Virtual Public Hearing and Interview Session – Court of Criminal Appeals (Middle Section) Vacancy

Notice is hereby given that the Governor’s Council for Judicial Appointments will meet on Monday, October 26, 2020 beginning at 9:00 a.m. CDT and on Tuesday, October 27, 2020 beginning at 9:00 a.m. CDT to initiate the process of filling a vacancy in the Middle Section of the Court of Criminal Appeals following the retirement of Judge Thomas T. Woodall effective January 1, 2021.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and in accordance with State of Tennessee Executive Order 60 (August 28, 2020), the Council will hold this hearing virtually via video conference using Zoom. The hearing will be livestreamed for public viewing at: www.youtube.com/user/TNCourts.

Interested individuals may also attend the livestream in the Middle Section at the Administrative Office of the Courts located at 511 Union Street, Suite 600, Nashville 37219 to watch and/or speak in opposition to any applicant.  All visitors who want to attend the live stream hearing at the Administrative Office of the Courts must check-in with Nashville City Center building security, provide a valid government-issued ID, and follow all building mandated COVID-19 protocols for admission to the building.

If you require an accommodation and/or have special needs because of a qualified disability, have questions, or need additional information, please contact Ceesha Lofton or Rachel Harmon at the Administrative Office of the Courts at 615-741‑2687.