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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.

Oral Arguments

Oral Argument Dockets

Upcoming oral arguments for the appellate courts.

Monday, Mar 10

Tuesday, Mar 11

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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.
Supreme Court Order Amending Tennessee Rules of Criminal Procedure - Effective 7/1/2014
Date Filed: 12/16/13
Comment Deadline: 11/27/13
Supreme Court Order Amending Tennessee Rules of Civil Procedure - Effective 7/1/2014
Date Filed: 12/16/13
Comment Deadline: 11/27/13
Supreme Court Order Amending Tennessee Rules of Appellate Procedure - Effective 7/1/2014
Date Filed: 12/16/13
Comment Deadline: 11/27/13
Rule 11: Supervision of the Judicial System.
Supreme Court Order Amending Supreme Court Rule 11, Section VI(a)(1) - Effective 7/1/2014
Date Filed: 11/25/13
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.
Comments on Proposed Amendments to Supreme Court Rule 21
Date Filed: 02/26/14
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 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
Rule 31: Alternative Dispute Resolution.
Comments on Proposed Amendments to Supreme Court Rule 31
Date Filed: 01/15/14
Comment Deadline: 01/15/14
Haslam Appoints Carma Dennis McGee Chancellor In 24th District
Friday, March 7, 2014
Supreme Court Clarifies Rule on Amending Complaints to Name New Defendants After Expiration of Statute of Limitations
Friday, March 7, 2014
Tennessee Supreme Court Reinstates Murder Conviction Stemming from Memphis Robbery Attempt
Thursday, March 6, 2014
Sullivan County Judge Watson dies
Wednesday, March 5, 2014
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