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August 27, 2013
Criminal Court Judge Robert H. Montgomery, Jr. has been appointed to the Court of Criminal Appeals, Eastern Section, by Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam.“I am honored and humbled by the trust that the governor has placed in me,” Montgomery told the governor’s office. “I look forward to serving the…
August 8, 2013
Judge Camille R. McMullen made history in 2008 when she became the first African-American woman to serve at the appellate court level in Tennessee. This week, she made history again as the first African-American woman ever to preside over a panel of an appellate court proceeding in the state.On…
June 29, 2013
The Judicial Nominating Commission met on June 27 in Chattanooga, June 28 in Nashville, and June 29 in Jackson to hold public hearings and conduct interviews of candidates for the upcoming Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals and Court of Appeals vacancies.After interviewing a total of 35 candidates…
June 27, 2013
The Judicial Nominating Commission met on June 27, 2013 in Chattanooga, Tenn., to hold a public hearing and conduct interviews of candidates for the upcoming Court of Criminal Appeals vacancy in the Eastern Grand Division.After interviewing the candidates and conducting a vote, the commission has…
May 24, 2013
Nashville, Tenn. – The Judicial Nominating Commission is now accepting applications for the judicial vacancies on the Court of Appeals and the Court of Criminal Appeals. The vacancies will be created September 1, 2014 when the terms of Judge Patricia J. Cottrell and Judge Joseph M. Tipton expire.…
May 24, 2013
Court of Appeals Judge Patricia J. Cottrell and Court of Criminal Appeals Judge Joseph M. Tipton have notified Gov. Bill Haslam that they will not be seeking retention in the August 2014 election.The announcements create vacancies on the two appeals courts as of September 1, 2014 and the Judicial…
October 1, 2012
The Tennessee Supreme Court ruled today that misdemeanor convictions for passing worthless checks may be used to impeach credibility because the offense of passing worthless checks involves dishonesty.Wanda F. Russell was indicted on four counts of theft over $1,000 but less than $10,000. The State…
September 26, 2012
Knoxville, Tenn. – In a unanimous opinion which is expected to limit the prospects of a reduced sentence in the appeal of a criminal case, the Tennessee Supreme Court reinstated the trial court’s three-year sentences of Susan Renee Bise of Greene County.In September of 2008, construction tools and…
September 21, 2012
Nashville, Tenn.—The Tennessee Commission on Continuing Legal Education and Specialization announced it has awarded funds from its reserves to projects supporting the Supreme Court’s Access to Justice Initiative. The Commission’s reserves accumulate from fees paid by lawyers who do not complete the…
September 10, 2012
Chief Justice Gary Wade will administer the oath of office to Judge Don Ash on September 14, 2012, at the Historic Rutherford County Courthouse. The Rutherford/Cannon County Bar Association will host a reception immediately following at the Maple Street Grill. The swearing in ceremony will…
August 20, 2012
There will be a Judicial Family Reunion of persons who’ve worked in the Nashville Supreme Court Building. It is part of the 75th Anniversary of the dedication of the building and is set for 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 5th of this year. If you have not already e-mailed your…
June 14, 2012
Nashville, Tenn. – Last week, members of the Tennessee Judiciary came together for a week of meetings and educational opportunities. Judge Robert L. Holloway, Jr. from Columbia, Tenn. was installed as the incoming president of the Tennessee Judicial Conference and new Executive Committee members…
May 18, 2012
Court of Criminal Appeals Judge Camille R. McMullen was recently featured in Austin Peay State University's magazine. To read the article, visit http://www.apsu.edu/magazine.
February 22, 2012
Nashville, Tenn. – The Court of Criminal Appeals will hear cases at the University of Tennessee College of Law on Feb. 29. The morning session will begin at 9:30 a.m. and the afternoon session at 1:30 p.m. Students are encouraged to attend and will have the opportunity to ask questions after the…
January 18, 2012
Plans are underway for a Judicial Family Reunion of all persons who've worked in the Nashville Supreme Court Building as part of the 75th Anniversary of the dedication of the building in December 1937. If you or someone you know worked in the Nashville Supreme Court Building, please e-mail…
December 21, 2011
Supreme Court Justice Sharon G. Lee and Court of Criminal Appeals Judge Norma McGee Ogle met with Loudon County Girl Scout Troop 20654 when they visited the Knoxville Supreme Court building on November 21.The judges talked to the Girl Scouts about the appellate court process and the history of the…
December 21, 2011
From the Governor's Office:NASHVILLE – Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam today announced his appointment of Judge Roger Page to the Court of Criminal Appeals, Western Section.Page currently serves Chester, Henderson and Madison counties as a circuit court judge for Division III of the 26th Judicial…
October 24, 2011
Nashville, Tenn. – The Judicial Nominating Commission met in Jackson today to interview the eight applicants for the vacancy on the Court of Criminal Appeals created by the death of Judge J.C. McLin.After holding a public hearing and an interview for each applicant, the Judicial Nominating…
October 7, 2011
Nashville, Tenn. – Eight West Tennessee attorneys have applied to fill the judicial vacancy on the Court of Criminal Appeals created by the death of Judge J.C. McLin.The Judicial Nominating Commission will hold a public meeting on Monday, October 24, to interview the following candidates:Michelle…
October 3, 2011
Nashville, Tenn. – Tennessee judges and attorneys have partnered together to create a new program geared to educate students, community groups and business organizations about the legal system.The Tennessee Judicial Conference (TJC) and Tennessee Bar Association (TBA) developed the GAVELS program,…