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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
12/19/18
The Youth Opportunity Clinic
Court Improvement
12/20/18
Legal Training for Attorneys Practicing in Juvenile Court
Court Improvement
02/27/19
Board of Judicial Conduct Meeting
Public Meeting Notices
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Oral Arguments

Oral Argument Dockets

Upcoming oral arguments for the appellate courts.

Tuesday, Jan 8

Wednesday, Jan 9

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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 Soliciting Comments - Addition of New Supreme Court Rule Addressing the Practice of "Collaborative Family Law". - ADMIN2017-01195
Date Filed: 08/22/17
Comment Deadline: 11/21/17
Comments on Proposed SC Order - Addition of New Supreme Court Rule Addressing the Practice of "Collaborative Family Law". - ADMIN2017-01195
Date Filed: 08/22/17
Comment Deadline: 11/21/17
Supreme Court Order (including TBA Petition) DIrecting the ADRC to Formally Comment on Proposed Rule to Adopt a New Rule of the TN Supreme Court Rule Addressing the Practice of Collaborative Family Law - ADMIN2017-01195
Date Filed: 06/22/18
Comment Deadline: 08/06/18
Response on SC Order (including TBA Petition) DIrecting the ADRC to Formally Comment on Proposed Rule to Adopt a New Rule of the TN Supreme Court Rule Addressing the Practice of Collaborative Family Law - ADMIN2017-01195
Date Filed: 06/22/18
Comment Deadline: 08/06/18
Supreme Court Order Soliciting Comments to Tennessee Rules of Prodedure & Evidence - ADMIN2018-01575
Date Filed: 08/30/18
Comment Deadline: 10/30/18
Comments to Tennessee Rules of Prodedure & Evidence - ADMIN2018-01575
Date Filed: 08/30/18
Comment Deadline: 10/30/18
Supreme Court Order Setting Oral Argument Regarding the Petition to Adopt a New Rule of the TN SCT Concerning the Practice of "Collaborative Family Law". - ADMIN2017-01195
Date Filed: 09/11/18
Supreme Court Order Extending Deadline for Comments to the KBA for Tennessee Rules of Prodedure & Evidence - ADMIN2018-01575
Date Filed: 10/31/18
Comment Deadline: 11/09/18
Supreme Court Order Soliciting Comments to Tennessee Rules of Juvenile Procedure - ADMIN2018-01575
Date Filed: 12/07/18
Comment Deadline: 01/07/19
Rule 6: Admission of Attorneys.
Supreme Court Order Soliciting Comments to Proposed Amendment of SCT Rule 6- ADMIN2018-00713
Date Filed: 04/19/18
Comment Deadline: 06/18/18
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Tennessee Supreme Court Holds Defendant Who Enters No Contest Plea Not Entitled to Notice that Refusal to Admit Responsibility in Sex Offender Treatment May Result in Revocation of Probation or Diversion
Tuesday, December 11, 2018
Tennessee Supreme Court Clarifies the Standards for Trial Courts to Apply When Ruling on Motions to Reduce Sentences Imposed on Guilty Pleas
Monday, December 10, 2018
Supreme Court Clarifies Release Eligibility for Defendant Convicted of First-Degree Murder Committed on or After July 1, 1995, Sentenced to Life in Prison
Thursday, December 6, 2018
Judge Steven W. Sword Named to King University Board of Trustees
Wednesday, December 5, 2018
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