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This resolution urges the Tennessee Supreme Court to take two specific actions regarding professional conduct in the justice system. First, the resolution calls on the Supreme Court to draft and adopt codes of conduct for district attorneys general (prosecutors), district public defenders (criminal defense lawyers appointed by the state), and court clerks through court rules. This is motivated by the current lack of a formal mechanism to investigate complaints against these elected officials, in contrast to the existing board of judicial conduct for judges. Second, the resolution recommends that the Supreme Court create a panel of three to five individuals involved in the judicial process to evaluate recent alleged misconduct by three district attorneys general, with the goal of determining whether actions should be taken to hold these officials accountable and maintain the integrity of the judicial branch. The resolution highlights a gap in existing oversight mechanisms for key justice system personnel and seeks to establish a structured approach to addressing potential professional misconduct.

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