The Governor’s Council for Judicial Appointments is now accepting applications for an upcoming Criminal Court Judge vacancy in Hamilton County as well as a Circuit Court Judge vacancy in the 22nd Judicial District – Giles, Lawrence, Maury, and Wayne counties. Judge Rebecca J. Stern of the 11th Judicial District and Judge Jim T. Hamilton of Columbia both have informed Gov. Bill Haslam that they will retire effective June 1.
Any interested applicant must be a licensed attorney who is at least 30 years of age, a resident of the state for five years, and a resident of the judicial district for which they are applying. Applicants must complete the designated application, which is available at www.TNCourts.gov, and submit it to the Administrative Office of the Courts by noon on Thursday February 26 for the 22nd Judicial District and by noon on Friday, February 27 for the 11th Judicial District.
The Governor’s Council for Judicial Appointments will interview all qualified applicants in the appropriate district at a time to be announced soon. The meeting will include a public hearing, during which members of the public may express their opinions about the applicants. An interview of each candidate by the council will follow the hearing and is also open to the public.
For more information, visit our judicial resources section.