The Trial Court Vacancy Commission is accepting applications for the position currently held by the Honorable Royce Taylor. Judge Taylor will retire on March 3, 2020. He currently serves the Circuit Court’s 16th Judicial District, which covers Rutherford and Cannon Counties.
Qualified applicants must be licensed attorneys who are at least 30 years of age, have been residents of the state for five years, and are residents of the 16th Judicial District. Interested applicants must complete the Trial Court Vacancy Commission Application, which is available at www.tncourts.gov, and submit it to the Administrative Office of the Courts by noon CST on Tuesday, January 7, 2020. Complete application instructions posted on the website.
The Trial Court Vacancy Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. CST at the Rutherford County Courthouse in Murfreesboro to consider the applicants. The meeting will include a public hearing, during which anyone may express their opinions in opposition to the applicants. The Commission is expected to vote immediately following the interviews and forward three names to Governor Lee for his consideration.
For more information, visit https://www.tncourts.gov/administration/judicial-resources