announcements
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Juvenile Court
Please note that House Bill 1439, sponsored by Rep. Kent Coleman and signed by the Governor on May 20, 2009, has changed the name of Juvenile Court Referees to "Juvenile Magistrates." The duties and powers of the office have not been changed. Accordingly, please make sure to use the new "Magistrate" designation on all future pleadings filed in Juvenile Court.
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Criminal Defense Attorneys
Effective July 1, 2009, the Rutherford County District Attorneys' Office will charge 25 cents per copy for discovery copies. This is due to the increase in the number of copies required to answer discovery requests and the situation regarding the state budget. Checks to cover copying costs should be made payable to the Tennessee District Attorneys General Conference (TNDAGC).
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Tennessee Bar Association
Information regarding employment of disbarred, suspended or disabled attorneys
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Domestic Violence Court
Criminal cases, in General Sessions Court, will now be scheduled each Thursday. Preliminary hearings will not be held on the same day. Attorneys are encouraged to contact the DA prior to the court date to discuss plea options. Assistant District Attorney Tamara Stanford may be contacted at 615-898-8008 or at the Domestic Violence office, 615-494-9710.
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Circuit Criminal Court Update:
Revised Motion for Arraignment form -
Chancery Court of Rutherford County:
Tennessee filing fees effective Oct. 1, 2008 -
16th Judicial Criminal Court New Rules:
New rules updated Sept. 8, 2008, for Criminal Court from Judge Ash, 615-898-8074; dash@rutherfordcounty.org
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Revised Child Support Guidelines:
Newly Revised Child Support Guidelines and Worksheets
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Comment of the Tennessee Bar Association: Regarding the Proposed Rule Governing Appointment of Guardians Ad Litem for Minor Children in Divorce and Post-Divorce Proceedings:
available from rthogan@united.net