Plain English Breakdown
The bill summary does not provide specific details on how the interim judge will be appointed, leaving this as an unknown point.
Creating an Additional Criminal Court in the Thirtieth Judicial District
This bill creates one additional criminal court in Tennessee's thirtieth judicial district and sets rules for appointing a judge to serve until August 2028, when voters will elect a permanent judge.
What This Bill Does
- Adds an additional criminal court designated as part IX in the thirtieth judicial district starting September 1, 2026.
- Requires the governor to appoint a person to serve as the judge of this new court until August 2028 or until their successor is elected and qualified.
- Allows voters in the thirtieth judicial district to elect a permanent judge for part IX at the August 2028 general election.
Who It Names or Affects
- People involved with criminal cases in the thirtieth judicial district of Tennessee.
- The governor, who will appoint an interim judge.
- Voters in the thirtieth judicial district, who will elect a permanent judge.
Terms To Know
- Judicial District
- A specific area where courts have authority to hear cases and make decisions.
- Criminal Court
- A court that deals with criminal offenses, such as theft or assault.
Limits and Unknowns
- The bill does not specify how the new judge will be chosen for the interim period.
- It is unclear what specific changes this will bring to the operations of the thirtieth judicial district.