TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Kate Prince on Oct 1, 2020

The Trial Court Vacancy Commission is now accepting applications for a circuit court judge in the 16th Judicial District, covering Rutherford and Cannon counties. The vacancy will be created by the retirement of Judge David M. Bragg, effective Jan. 1, 2021. Qualified applicants must be residents of the 16th Judicial District who have lived in the state for at least five years, are licensed attorneys and are at least 30 years of age. To apply, submit the Trial Court Vacancy Commission Application to the Administrative Office of the Courts by noon CDT on Oct. 15. A virtual hearing will be held on this matter on Nov. 12 at 9 a.m. CST and will be livestreamed on the AOC’s YouTube page. Complete application instructions and information on who to contact if you’d like to express an objection to the commission are available on the AOC’s website.