The Governor’s Council for Judicial Appointments has begun accepting applications to fill a vacancy on the Western Section of the Court of Appeals. This vacancy will arise on January 4, 2025, following the retirement of Judge Arnold B. Goldin.
Applicants interested in this position must be licensed attorneys who are at least 30 years old and have been residents of Tennessee for the past five years. Additionally, they must reside in the Western Grand Division of the state.
Applications are available through the Governor’s Council for Judicial Appointments and can be accessed at www.TNCourts.gov. Completed applications should be submitted to the Administrative Office of the Courts by noon CDT on Friday, October 25th.
A public hearing regarding this position is scheduled for Monday, November 18, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. CST. The hearing will take place in the courtroom of the Tennessee Supreme Court Building located at 6 Hwy 45 Bypass, Jackson, Tennessee.
After conducting interviews and deliberations during this public hearing, the Council will recommend three candidates to the governor.
For further information, John Jefferson, assistant general counsel, can be contacted via email at john.jefferson@tncourts.gov.