TCA 40-5-204
Appointment
FELONYFelony
What does this charge mean?
This statute states that judicial commissioners are hired by a majority vote of the general sessions judges in the county and can be fired at any time by that same majority, making them serve "at the pleasure" of the judges.
Penalty Details
ClassificationFelony
Penalty SummaryFelony
The judicial commissioner or commissioners shall be appointed by a majority of the general sessions judges in the county and serve at the pleasure of the majority of the general sessions judges.
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TCA Section40-5-204