TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Stacey Shrader Joslin on Mar 25, 2021

The Tennessee Trial Court Vacancy Commission is accepting applications for a circuit court judge in the 10th Judicial District, which covers Bradley, Polk, McMinn and Monroe counties. The vacancy is due to the retirement of Judge Lawrence H. Puckett, effective July 1. Qualified applicants must be licensed attorneys who are at least 30 years of age, have been residents of the state for five years, and are residents of the 10th Judicial District. Interested individuals must complete an application and submit it by noon CDT on April 8. Complete instructions are posted online. The commission will hold a virtual hearing on May 13 at 9 a.m. CDT to review applicants.