TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Stacey Shrader Joslin on May 29, 2020

The Tennessee Supreme Court has approved the 30th Judicial District's plan to re-open in-person proceedings for civil, criminal, juvenile, general sessions and municipal courts. Since the courts are located in various buildings, the Shelby County sheriff has developed specific protocols for each location. In general, masks and social distancing must be utilized, no more than 10 people will be allowed in a courtroom at one time, and no spectators or friends will be permitted in proceedings. In addition, there will be no in-person uncontested divorces or motions at this time. Each division has posted its preferences for how these matters will be handled on the Circuit Court website.