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Posted by: Stacey Shrader Joslin on Aug 27, 2025
The Tennessee Supreme Court is soliciting comments on proposed amendments to the Rules of Appellate Procedure and the Rules of Criminal Procedure. The Advisory Commission on the Rules of Practice & Procedure recommended these changes after its June 27 meeting. Written comments should be submitted by Nov. 20 and sent by email to appellatecourtclerk@tncourts.gov or by mail to Clerk James Hivner, Re: 2026 Rules Package, 100 Supreme Court Building, 401 7th Ave. N., Nashville, TN 37219. The docket number No. ADM2025-01108 also should be included in the communication. Read the order and see the proposed changes, which would amend Rules 20B and 27 of the Rules of Appellate Procedure and Rule 41 of the Rules of Criminal Procedure.