§ 17-5-306. Formal Charges — Answer — Failure to Appear — Stated Sanction
When, in the preliminary judgment of the investigative panel, there is probable cause to believe the judge under investigation is guilty of one (1) or more of the offenses under § 17-5-301(j), or is suffering from a disability as set forth in § 17-5-302, it is the duty of disciplinary counsel to give the judge […]
§ 17-5-307. Hearing — Quorum — Clear and Convincing Evidence
The matter must be set for hearing within thirty (30) days from the date the answer is filed. The hearing is a full evidentiary hearing at which the judge is entitled to due process, including the right to be represented by counsel, the right of compulsory process to secure the attendance of witnesses, the right […]
§ 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 […]
§ 17-5-201. Members of Board of Judicial Conduct — Chair and Vice Chair — Investigative Panels and Hearing Panels — Promulgation of Rules
As of July 1, 2019, the existing membership of the Tennessee board of judicial conduct is vacated and reconstituted to consist of sixteen (16) members as follows: Two (2) current or former trial judges, to be appointed by the Tennessee trial judges association; One (1) current or former general sessions court judge, to be appointed […]
§ 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 […]