The Governor’s Council for Judicial Appointments has begun accepting applications to fill a vacancy on the Court of Criminal Appeals. This vacancy arose following the death of Judge James Curwood Witt, Jr., on August 17, 2024.
Eligible candidates 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 Eastern Grand Division of the state.
Applicants are required to complete an application available on www.TNCourts.gov and submit it to the Administrative Office of the Courts by noon CST on Wednesday, November 13th.
A public hearing is scheduled for Thursday, December 5, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. EST. It will take place in the courtroom of the Tennessee Supreme Court Building located at 505 Main Street, Knoxville, Tennessee.
After conducting interviews and deliberations during this hearing, the Council will recommend three candidates to the governor.
For more information regarding this process, John Jefferson, assistant general counsel can be contacted via email at john.jefferson@tncourts.gov.