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The Governor’s Council for Judicial Appointments is now accepting applications for the Circuit Court Judge vacancy in the 3rd Judicial District – Greene, Hamblen, Hancock, and Hawkins counties. The vacancy has been created by the death of the Honorable Michael Faulk, who died in…
The Tennessee Association of Drug Court Professionals honored retired Circuit Court Judge Robert E. Burch for his 14 years of service to drug courts. The award was presented at the group's annual conference.
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The Tennessee Supreme Court today ruled that a successor judge who takes over a case from the judge that presided over the trial, may act as the “13th juror” in a case. In its ruling, the Court created a rebuttable presumption, which means that it is assumed the judge can act as…