The Court of the Judiciary today issued a public reprimand to Hawkins County Juvenile Court Judge James Taylor.
The reprimand comes as a result of Judge Taylor making "an appearance before the County Commission of Hawkins County, speaking before that legislative body at their request, in connection with the deliberation of that legislative body to grant approval to have a "Citizens Heritage Display" displayed in the courtroom Iobby of the Justice Center of Hawkins County."
The Court of the Judiciary filed an agreed order Monday, which outlines the Court's findings. The order comes as a result of formal charges that were filed against Judge Taylor on March 29, 2011.