Bill > HB1419

This bill creates a fifth division of the General Sessions and Juvenile Courts in Montgomery County, Tennessee, expanding the existing court system. The new division will have the same jurisdiction, powers, and court terms as the existing four divisions. The county legislative body will initially appoint a judge to serve until September 1, 2026, after which the position will be filled through regular elections. The first election will occur in August 2026 for a term until September 1, 2030, and subsequent elections will be for eight-year terms. The new division's judge will have the same qualifications, powers, and compensation as other General Sessions and Juvenile Court judges in the county. The Montgomery County Commission is required to provide necessary supplies, furnishings, and a separate courtroom for the new division, and the county sheriff must attend the court sessions. The bill also modifies existing provisions regarding the rotation of the presiding judge position to include the new fifth division, rotating every five years among all five divisions. The bill will only take effect if approved by a two-thirds vote of the county legislative body and must be certified to the Secretary of State.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB1419&ga=114