TCA 40-5-202
Term of office – Eligibility for appointment
FELONYFelony
What does this charge mean?
This statute sets that judicial commissioners serve terms of up to 4 years (decided by the judges in that county) and cannot be appointed if they work for the county government. This maintains independence in the position.
Penalty Details
ClassificationFelony
Penalty SummaryFelony
The term or terms of the judicial commissioner or commissioners shall be established by the majority of general sessions judges of the county and in no event shall the term or terms exceed four (4) years. No employee, officer or official of the metropolitan government shall be eligible for appointment or serve as a judicial commissioner.
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TCA Section40-5-202