General Sessions Courts

General Sessions Court jurisdiction varies from county to county based on state laws and private acts. Every county is served by this court of limited jurisdiction, which hears both civil and criminal cases. Learn more here.

April 13, 2012
Hawkins County General Sessions Judge James F. Taylor reached an agreement with the Court of the Judiciary today. He agreed to an immediate suspension and will resign effective May 1. Read the Order
April 9, 2012
The Court of the Judiciary has issued a public reprimand against Obion County General Sessions Court Judge Jimmy C. Smith in response to a complaint filed against the judge. View the Public ...
February 28, 2012
Court of the Judiciary Issues a Public Reprimand for Judge John Bell The Court of the Judiciary has issued a public reprimand against Cocke County General Sessions Court Judge John Bell in response...
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