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March 13, 2012
Court of Appeals Judge Steven Stafford of Dyersburg was recently named as a fellow of the American Bar Foundation. Judge Stafford, who was inducted into the group on Feb. 19, joins a list of 26 other Tennessee attorneys who were recently named to the foundation.
March 12, 2012
March 9, 2012
Nashville – In three unanimous decisions, the Tennessee Supreme Court significantly changed the tests and procedures for determining when multiple convictions are permissible under the state and federal constitutions.In State v. Watkins and State v. Cross, the state confronted the issue of whether…
March 1, 2012
Nashville – The Tennessee Supreme Court has approved the petitions of two attorneys to receive pro bono emeritus status. Through the Court’s pro bono emeritus program, retired attorneys may provide pro bono legal services through organizations that offer free legal services to Tennesseans who are…
March 1, 2012
Nashville – The Judicial Performance Evaluation Commission has released its formal evaluations today for Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals Judges Jeffrey S. Bivins and Roger A. Page, who stand for election in August. The Commission unanimously voted to recommend both Bivins and Page for retention…
March 1, 2012
Nashville – The Tennessee Supreme Court has approved the petitions of two attorneys to receive pro bono emeritus status. Through the Court’s pro bono emeritus program, retired attorneys may provide pro bono legal services through organizations that offer free legal services to Tennesseans who are…
February 29, 2012
Tennessee Supreme Court Chief Justice Cornelia A. Clark recently met with 2012 legislative interns in the Old Supreme Court Chambers. The interns had the opportunity to ask Chief Justice Clark questions and learn about Tennessee’s court system. The meeting with the Chief Justice followed the…
February 28, 2012
Court of the Judiciary Issues a Public Reprimand for Judge John Bell
The Court of the Judiciary has issued a public reprimand against Cocke County General Sessions Court Judge John Bell in response to a complaint filed against the judge.…
February 27, 2012
Nashville, Tenn. - Claims against the Catholic Diocese of Memphis for failure to prevent the sexual assault of a young parishioner by a priest can proceed, according to a unanimous opinion by the Tennessee Supreme Court today.Norman Redwing alleges that between 1972 and 1974, when he was a young…
April 1, 2012
View Photos from the Swearing-In Ceremony
Swearing-In Ceremony Information
Monday, March 19, 2012 at 3:30 p.m.Historic Metropolitan CourthouseSixth Floor LobbyOne Public SquareNashville, Tenn.From the Governor's…
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 view…
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…