TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Stacey Shrader Joslin on Apr 25, 2024

The Tennessee General Assembly has passed legislation that will remove two judgeships from Shelby County, despite local opposition, the Daily Memphian reports. HB2002/SB2517, approved by the Senate yesterday and the House today, removes Division 7 of Shelby County Circuit Court and Division 9 of Shelby County Criminal Court. The bill now heads to Gov. Bill Lee for his consideration. The Division 7 seat is currently held by Judge Mary Wagner, who was recently confirmed to the Tennessee Supreme Court. The Division 9 seat was held by former judge Melissa Boyd, who resigned recently after months of turmoil on the bench. Four candidates had applied to fill that seat.