Court of Criminal Appeals

The Court of Criminal Appeals was created by the legislature in 1967 to hear trial court appeals in felony and misdemeanor cases, as well as post-conviction petitions. The Tennessee General Assembly increased the membership of the court from nine to 12 on Sept. 1, 1996.  Learn more here.

 

COA Judge Andy Bennett, COA Judge Jeffrey Usman, COA Judge Neal McBrayer, CCA Judge Robert Wedemeyer, CCA Judge Timothy Easter, CCA Judge Jill Bartee Ayers and COA Judge Frank Clement

Court of Criminal Appeals, Middle Section, Judge Robert W. Wedemeyer is celebrating 25 years on the bench.

“It’s been a great honor and privilege to serve in the…

Judge Steven W. Sword is sworn in by Chief Justice Holly Kirby

Judge Steven W. Sword was confirmed to the Court of Criminal Appeals, Eastern Division, by the General Assembly today. He was appointed to the intermediate appellate court…

Governor Bill Lee announced two judicial appointments on Feb. 28, 2025.

Judge Steven W. Sword was appointed to the Court of Criminal Appeals, Eastern Division, and…

CCA at the University of Tennessee Knoxville

On Jan. 28, 2025, the Tennessee Court of Criminal…

UTK Docket Panel

On Jan. 28, 2025, the Tennessee Court of Criminal…

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