TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Kate Prince on Aug 2, 2022

The Trial Court Vacancy Commission interviewed five candidates for a vacancy on the Sixth Judicial District Criminal Court, which covers Knox County. Following the public interviews, the commission voted to send the names of Emily Faye Abbott, Hector I. Sanchez and Wesley D. Stone to Gov. Bill Lee for his consideration. The vacancy was created after Judge Kyle A. Hixson was confirmed to the Court of Criminal Appeals – Eastern Section. The Administrative Office of the Courts has more on the candidates.