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Welcome to the official website for the Tennessee Court System! The site offers a variety of resources, such as searchable appellate court opinions, an interactive map of judicial districts, a calendar of appellate court oral arguments and so much more. We hope this website will provide you with useful information that will help you learn more about the various courts in Tennessee.

Meetings

Public Meetings
01/29/20
Avoiding Ethical Problems at Juvenile Court
Court Improvement
04/21/20
ADR Commission Quarterly Meeting
Public Meeting Notices
07/21/20
ADR Commission Quarterly Meeting
Public Meeting Notices
10/15/20
ADR Commission Quarterly Meeting
Public Meeting Notices
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Oral Arguments

Oral Argument Dockets

Upcoming oral arguments for the appellate courts.

Tuesday, Jan 28

Wednesday, Jan 29

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Proposed Rules

Proposed Rules

The Supreme Court proposes changes to court system rules and solicits feedback from the bench, bar and public. Below are current proposals and comment deadlines.
Rule 10: Code of Judicial Conduct.
Supreme Court Order Soliciting Comments to the Adoption of SCT Rule 10C - ADM2018-02254
Date Filed: 12/20/18
Comment Deadline: 03/29/19
Rule 10: Code of Judicial Conduct.
Comments to Supreme Court Order for the Adoption of SCT Rule 10C - ADM2018-02254
Date Filed: 12/20/18
Comment Deadline: 03/29/19
Rule 12: First - Degree Murder Trial Reports and Appeals in Capital Cases.
Supreme Court Order Soliciting Comments to Amend SCT Rule 12, Sections 1 and 2 - ADM2019-01537
Date Filed: 08/28/19
Comment Deadline: 10/28/19
Rule 12: First - Degree Murder Trial Reports and Appeals in Capital Cases.
Comments to Proposed Supreme Court Order to Amend SCT Rule 12, Sections 1 and 2 - ADM2019-01537
Date Filed: 08/28/19
Comment Deadline: 10/28/19
Rule 12: First - Degree Murder Trial Reports and Appeals in Capital Cases.
Order Amending Supreme Court Rule 12, Sections 1 and 2 - ADM2019-01537 Eff. 01/24/20
Date Filed: 01/24/20
Comment Deadline: 10/28/19
Rule 25: Tennessee Lawyers' Fund for Client Protection.
Supreme Court Order Soliciting Comments to SCT Rule 25, Section 5.03 - ADM2019-01434
Date Filed: 08/16/19
Comment Deadline: 09/16/19
Rule 30: Media Guidelines.
Supreme Court Order Soliciting Comments to Proposed Amendment SCT Rule 30 - ADM2015-00451
Date Filed: 03/13/15
Comment Deadline: 08/14/15
Rule 30: Media Guidelines.
Comments to Proposed Amendment SCT Rule 30 ADM2015-00451
Date Filed: 03/13/15
Comment Deadline: 08/14/15
Rule 43: Interest on Lawyers’ Trust Accounts.
Supreme Court Order Soliciting Comments to Proposed Amendment SCT Rule 43 - ADM2018-02187
Date Filed: 12/06/18
Comment Deadline: 02/04/19
Rule 43: Interest on Lawyers’ Trust Accounts.
Comments to Proposed Amendment of SCT Rule 43 - ADM2018-02187
Date Filed: 12/06/18
Comment Deadline: 02/04/19
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Tennessee Supreme Court Clarifies Appellate Review Standard, Reinstates Dismissal of Wrongful Death Lawsuit
Tuesday, January 28, 2020
Council Accepting Applications For Court of Appeals Opening in Eastern Grand Division
Friday, January 24, 2020
Drug Court Pioneer Judge Seth Norman Honored At Portrait Unveiling
Thursday, January 23, 2020
Five New Members Appointed to Governor’s Council for Judicial Appointments
Wednesday, January 22, 2020
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