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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
08/01/14
Advisory Commission on the Rules of Practice and Procedure
Public Meeting Notices
08/07/14
Avoid Financial Pitfalls in Divorce Cases
Mediation Courses
08/08/14
Access and Visitation Grant for Self-Represented Litigants Initiatives
Grant Deadlines
08/21/14
Tax Issues in Divorce
Mediation Courses
08/22/14
Tennessee Board of Court Reporting Meeting
Public Meeting Notices
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Oral Arguments

Oral Argument Dockets

Upcoming oral arguments for the appellate courts.

Tuesday, Aug 12

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Opinions

Latest Opinions

July 31, 2014

July 30, 2014

July 29, 2014

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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 7: Licensing of Attorneys.
Supreme Court Order Amending Supreme Court Rule 7, Article VI with Appendix - Effective 5/15/2014
Date Filed: 05/15/14
Rule 9: Disciplinary Enforcement.
Amendment to Supreme Court Rule 9 - Filed May 27, 2014
Date Filed: 05/27/14
Rule 10B: Disqualification or Recusal of a Judge; Filing and Disposition of Motions and Appeal.
Supreme Court Order Soliciting Comments on Proposed Amendment to Supreme Court Rule 10B with Appendix
Date Filed: 04/14/14
Comment Deadline: 06/16/14
Rule 10B: Disqualification or Recusal of a Judge; Filing and Disposition of Motions and Appeal.
Comments on Proposed Amendment to Supreme Court Rule 10B
Date Filed: 04/17/14
Comment Deadline: 06/16/14
Rule 13: Appointment, Qualifications, and Compensation of Counsel for Indigent Defendants.
Supreme Court Order Amending Rule 13 Extending Pilot Program - Effective 7/9/2014
Date Filed: 07/09/14
Rule 21: Rule for Mandatory Continuing Legal Education.
Supreme Court Order Soliciting Comments on Proposed Amendments to Supreme Court Rule 21 with Appendix
Date Filed: 11/18/13
Comment Deadline: 05/21/14
Rule 21: Rule for Mandatory Continuing Legal Education.
Supreme Court Order Soliciting Comment on Proposed Amendment to Supreme Court Rule 21, Sections 1.01 and 10 and Supreme Court Rule 8, RPC 7.4(d) with Appendix
Date Filed: 01/22/14
Comment Deadline: 05/21/14
Rule 21: Rule for Mandatory Continuing Legal Education.
Supreme Court Order Extending Comment Period for Proposed Amendments to Supreme Court Rule 21 - Effective 3/5/2014
Date Filed: 03/05/14
Rule 21: Rule for Mandatory Continuing Legal Education.
Comments on Proposed Amendments to Supreme Court Rule 21
Date Filed: 05/06/14
Comment Deadline: 05/21/14
Rule 31: Alternative Dispute Resolution.
Supreme Court Order Soliciting Comments on Proposed Amendments to Supreme Court Rule 31 with Appendix
Date Filed: 07/22/13
Comment Deadline: 01/15/14
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Haslam Appoints 3 to Workers' Compensation Appeals Board
Thursday, July 24, 2014
Supreme Court Clarifies Bond Needed for Appeals from General Sessions Courts
Monday, July 21, 2014
Access and Visitation Grants Available for Self-Represented Litigants Initiatives
Thursday, July 17, 2014
Justice Bivins Sworn In
Wednesday, July 16, 2014
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