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February 22, 2012
Nashville, Tenn. – The Court of Criminal Appeals will hear cases at the University of Tennessee College of Law on Feb. 29. The morning session will begin at 9:30 a.m. and the afternoon session at 1:30 p.m. Students are encouraged to attend and will have the opportunity to ask questions after the…
February 21, 2012
Nashville, Tenn. – The Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts is pleased to announce Casey Mahoney as the new Public Information Officer (PIO).
“I’m excited to have Casey onboard,” said Elizabeth Sykes, Director of the Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts. “Her experience with…
February 10, 2012
Jackson, Tenn. – The Judicial Nominating Commission met in Jackson today to review the four applicants for the judicial vacancy in the 26th Judicial District created by the appointment of Roger A. Page to the Court of Criminal Appeals.After holding a public hearing and interview for each applicant…
February 10, 2012
Retired U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor delivered the 21st Annual Windham Lecture in Liberal Arts to an overflow crowd at MTSU’s Wright Music Building on Wednesday, February 8. After her speech, Justice O'Connor answered questions submitted by MTSU students.…
February 6, 2012
Bradley County Juvenile Judge Dan Swafford praised the efforts of CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) program volunteers at a recent Cleveland Kiwanis Club luncheon. …
February 3, 2012
Chief Justice Cornelia A. Clark was the keynote speaker at the Greene County Drug Court Graduation ceremony held on January 19th, 2012 at the Greene County Courthouse. Chief Justice Clark, General Sessions Judge Kenneth Bailey and other drug court supporters were there to celebrate the…
January 30, 2012
The Court of the Judiciary has issued a public reprimand against Dickson County Juvenile Court Judge A. Andrew Jackson for failing to appoint counsel in two cases.Click here to…
January 26, 2012
The Shelby County Juvenile Court is the only juvenile court in the southeast to earn three top designations - national accreditation, designation by the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges and designation as a model site from the Annie E. Casey Foundation.Only a few other juvenile…
January 26, 2012
Hamilton County General Sessions Court Judge Bob Moon died in his home overnight from what appears to be a massive heart attack. He was 60."Our judicial family is deeply saddened by the loss of Judge Bob Moon," said General Sessions Court Judge Ben Hall McFarlin, president of the Tennessee General…
January 24, 2012
The Court of the Judiciary has today filed formal charges against Hawkins County General Sessions Court Judge James F. Taylor for five counts of violating the Code of Judicial…
January 20, 2012
Nashville, Tenn. – Four attorneys have applied to fill the Circuit Court vacancy in the 26th Judicial District, which includes Chester, Henderson and Madison counties. The vacancy was created by the appointment of Circuit Court Judge Roger Page to the Court of Criminal Appeals.The Judicial…
January 18, 2012
Plans are underway for a Judicial Family Reunion of all persons who've worked in the Nashville Supreme Court Building as part of the 75th Anniversary of the dedication of the building in December 1937. If you or someone you know worked in the Nashville Supreme Court Building, please…
January 9, 2012
The Court of the Judiciary has issued a public reprimand against Hamilton County General Sessions Court Judge Robert L. Moon in response to three separate complaints filed against the judge.…
January 5, 2012
Warren County General Sessions Court and Juvenile Court Judge Larry Ross is stepping down after more than 13 years on the bench.His resignation is effective January 15.To read more,…
December 27, 2011
The Court of the Judiciary has issued a public reprimand to Pickett County General Sessions Court Judge Ronnie Zachary in response to a complaint that was filed against the judge.Click here to…
December 22, 2011
Nashville, Tenn. – The Judicial Nominating Commission is now accepting applications for the Circuit Court vacancy in the 26th Judicial District, which includes Chester, Henderson and Madison counties. The vacancy was created by the …
December 21, 2011
Tennessee Supreme Court Justice Sharon G. Lee administered the oath of office to Knoxville Mayor Madeline Rogero Saturday. With Saturday's inaguration ceremony, Rogero became Knoxville's first female mayor. To read more about the ceremony,…
December 21, 2011
Chief Justice Cornelia A. Clark spoke to a legal research and reasoning class at Lipscomb University on November 29, 2011. During the class, Clark spoke to the students about access to justice and how the court system works. Photos from the class are below.
December 21, 2011
Supreme Court Justice Sharon G. Lee and Court of Criminal Appeals Judge Norma McGee Ogle met with Loudon County Girl Scout Troop 20654 when they visited the Knoxville Supreme Court building on November 21.The judges talked to the Girl Scouts about the appellate court process and the history of the…