Governor’s Council for Judicial Appointments Virtual Public Hearing and Interview Session – Court of Criminal Appeals (Eastern Section) Vacancies

Notice is hereby given that the Governor’s Council for Judicial Appointments will meet on Thursday, March 3, 2022 beginning at 9:00 a.m. CST to initiate the process of filling imminent vacancies in the Eastern Section of the Court of Appeals after Judge Norma McGee Ogle and Judge D. Kelly Thomas, Jr. elected not to file declarations of candidacy for retention.

In accordance with State of Tennessee Executive Order 95 (January 24, 2022), the Council will hold this hearing virtually via video conference using Zoom. The hearing will be livestreamed for public viewing at: www.youtube.com/user/TNCourts.

Interested individuals may also attend the livestream in the Eastern Section in the Main Courtroom of the Tennessee Supreme Court Building in Knoxville located at 505 Main Street, Knoxville, TN 37902 to watch and/or speak in opposition to any applicant.  All visitors who want to attend the live stream hearing at the Knoxville Supreme Court Building must check-in with building security for admission to the building.

If you require an accommodation and/or have special needs because of a qualified disability, or if you have questions or need additional information, please contact Ceesha Lofton or Rachel Harmon at the Administrative Office of the Courts at 615-741‑2687.