TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Stacey Shrader Joslin on Aug 16, 2023

The Board of Judicial Conduct today issued an interim suspension for Hawkins County Juvenile Judge Daniel Boyd. In its order, the board says it took the action after Boyd was indicted on three counts of forgery. It also notes that Boyd was charged with one count of criminal simulation and one count of bribing a witness. Tennessee law allows for the immediate interim suspension of judges upon the filing of an indictment. The board said it determined that it was in the public interest and proper administration of justice to take that action. While suspended, Boyd may not exercise any judicial power or authority.