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Commission Sends Three Names to Governor for 19th Judicial District Circuit Court Vacancy

July 12, 2023

The Trial Court Vacancy Commission met today, July 12, in Clarksville to select nominees for a circuit court judge vacancy in the 19th judicial district, which covers Montgomery and Robertson Counties. The new judicial position was created by the Tennessee General Assembly through Public…

Tennessee Supreme Court Suspends Shelby County Attorney For Two Years

July 11, 2023

The Tennessee Supreme Court has suspended Shelby County attorney Gerald D. Waggoner, Jr. from the practice of law in Tennessee for two years for violating disciplinary…

Tennessee Supreme Court Holds Rule For Hiring Experts To Assist Petitioners In Post-Conviction Death Penalty Review Is Constitutional

July 7, 2023

The Tennessee Supreme Court issued an opinion today holding that Supreme Court Rule 13, which provides the procedure for administering funds appropriated by the Tennessee…