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Tennessee Criminal Court
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Tennessee Criminal Courts are trial courts with jurisdiction over criminal matters in Tennessee. They may also hear misdemeanor appeals from lower courts. There are criminal courts in 13 of Tennessee's 31 judicial districts, and 29 criminal court judges. In districts without a criminal court, criminal cases are heard by the circuit courts.[1]
Method of selection and term of judges
Criminal court judges participate in partisan elections and serve eight-year terms. If a vacancy occurs, the governor appoints a replacement from a list generated by the Nominating Commission. The replacement fills the remainder of the unexpired term, then runs in the next general election. [2]
Courts by County
Courts by judicial district
See also
External links
- Tennessee State Courts, "Circuit, Criminal & Chancery Courts"
- Tennessee State Courts, "Trial Court Judges"
- Tennessee State Courts, "Tennessee Judicial District Map"
Footnotes
