Circuit, Criminal & Chancery Courts
Tennessee’s 95 counties are divided into 31 judicial districts. Within each district are Circuit Courts and Chancery Courts, as provided by the state constitution. Some districts also have legislatively established Criminal Courts and Probate Courts. Judges of these courts are elected to 8-year terms. Learn more here.
April 1, 2012
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Swearing-In Ceremony Information
Monday, March 19, 2012 at 3:30 p.m.Historic Metropolitan CourthouseSixth Floor LobbyOne Public SquareNashville, Tenn.From...
March 29, 2012
A reception honoring retired Circuit Court Judge Barbara Haynes will be March 29, 3:30 to 5 p.m. at the Davidson County Courthouse. Contributions are also being accepted to procure a portrait of...
March 20, 2012
We are saddened to report that retired Chancellor Irvin H. Kilcrease, Jr. has passed away.
Funeral Services are planned for Monday, March 26 at 12 p.m. at the Kayne Avenue...
February 10, 2012
Jackson, Tenn. – The Judicial Nominating Commission met in Jackson today to review the four applicants for the judicial vacancy in the 26th Judicial District created by the appointment of Roger A....
January 20, 2012
Nashville, Tenn. – Four attorneys have applied to fill the Circuit Court vacancy in the 26th Judicial District, which includes Chester, Henderson and Madison counties. The vacancy was created by the...
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