§ 17-5-308. Dismissal of Charges or Imposition of Sanctions — Findings and Judgment — Moot Removal Recommendation
The board, acting through the hearing panel, may dismiss the charges or impose any sanction authorized in § 17-5-301(f)(1) at the conclusion of the hearing. The board shall issue a formal finding of fact and opinion within thirty (30) days of the conclusion of the hearing regardless of the sanction imposed. The hearing panel may […]
§ 17-5-202. Monthly and Quarterly Reports — Records Retention Policy
By the twentieth day of each month, the board shall compile and transmit to the judiciary committee of the house of representatives and the judiciary committee of the senate a report containing at least the following information for the previous month: The number and category of complaints opened; The number and category of complaints closed; […]
§ 17-5-203. Notice Provided to Speakers
The chair of the board shall provide the speaker of the senate and the speaker of the house of representatives with the name, type of judge, judicial district, if applicable, the reason for the reprimand, and the number of previous reprimands within five (5) business days of the occurrence of each of the following actions: […]
§ 17-4-306. Vacancy Filled as Original Appointment — Absence From Meetings — Vacation of Membership
A vacancy on the commission shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment for the remainder of the unexpired term. A member of the commission who has four (4) unexcused absences from commission hearings during the member’s term of office must vacate the member’s office as a member of the commission.
§ 17-4-307. Compensation — Reimbursement for Expenses
Members of the commission shall not receive any compensation for their services but shall be reimbursed for their official travel expenses pursuant to policies and guidelines promulgated by the supreme court. Subject to budgetary restrictions, the administrative office of the courts shall pay or reimburse the necessary expenses authorized or incurred by the commission in […]
§ 17-4-308. Vacancies — Governor’s Appointment of Commission Nominees — Requirement by Governor for Additional Nominees — Term of Judges Herein Appointed — Public Meeting Requirement — Hearings
After February 1, 2016, when a vacancy occurs in the office of chancellor, circuit court judge, criminal court judge, or judge of any other state trial court of record by death, resignation, retirement, or otherwise, the governor shall fill the vacancy by appointing one (1) of the three (3) persons nominated by the commission. The […]
§ 17-4-309. Nominees — Requirements
All nominees of the trial court vacancy commission shall be attorneys who are duly licensed to practice law in this state and who are fully qualified under the constitution and statutes of this state to fill the office for which they are nominated.
§ 17-4-310. Appointment by Governor When Commission Fails to Provide List of Nominees — Expiration of Term
If the trial court vacancy commission does not furnish a list of three (3) nominees to the governor within sixty (60) days after receipt of written notice from the governor that a vacancy has occurred, then the governor may fill the vacancy by appointing any person who is duly licensed to practice law in this […]
§ 17-4-311. Maintenance of Records by Administrative Office of the Courts — Notification of Time and Place of Meetings
The administrative office of the courts shall keep and maintain all records of the trial court vacancy commission as well as furnish the commission with any other secretarial or clerical services or assistance it may require. It is further the duty of the administrative office of the courts to notify all commission members of the […]
§ 17-5-101. Intent of Chapter
The regulation of judicial conduct is critical to preserving the integrity of the judiciary and enhancing public confidence in the judicial system. This chapter is intended to provide an orderly and efficient method for making inquiry into the physical, mental, and moral fitness of any Tennessee judge; the judge’s manner of performance of duty; and […]