Tennessee Court Talk

This episode discusses a pilot program using Online Dispute Resolution to help Tennesseans address medical debt cases in General Sessions Court more effectively.

This episode features an interview with Deborah Sandlin, a paralegal and compliance analyst at the Tennessee Administrative Office of the Court, discussing proper billing practices for attorney activities in indigent representation.

This episode discusses recent policy changes in Tennessee's indigent representation system, focusing on the elimination of redaction requirements for court orders and motions to streamline claims processing and payments.

This episode discusses juvenile court claims in Tennessee, featuring a guest who shares her background and role in indigent representation and juvenile cases.

This episode features a panel of Tennessee appellate judges discussing the mechanics of appellate opinions to demystify the judicial process for non-lawyers and legal professionals.

This episode explores the history, structure, and function of the Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals through an interview with four judges, explaining its role in handling criminal appeals and post-conviction cases.

This episode discusses the 100th anniversary of the Scopes Monkey Trial, featuring interviews with representatives from the Ray Heritage Preservation Foundation about reenactments and historical significance.

Two Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals judges explain what an order to show cause is, how it functions in court cases, and the different types and implications of such orders.

This episode discusses the importance of sufficient specificity in claims submitted by attorneys for indigent representation, focusing on compliance with Supreme Court Rule 13 and the auditing process.

This episode explores the importance of relationships in the courtroom, featuring Chancellor J.B.

This episode explains Tennessee's judicial retention elections through an interview with Judge Matthew Wilson, covering how judges get on ballots and the election process.

This episode explains how attorneys, investigators, and experts in Tennessee's indigent representation system can claim reimbursement for reasonable and necessary expenses under Rule 13, independent of compensation caps.

This episode explores the challenges and collaborative efforts of Tennessee judges in establishing recovery courts as an alternative to incarceration for non-violent offenders with substance use disorders, focusing on the need for long-term inpatient treatment facilities.

This episode features an interview with Judge David Veal of Tennessee's 21st Judicial District, discussing his unique career path from high school law firm runner to police officer and law instructor before becoming a judge.

This episode discusses the role of experts and investigators in indigent representation in Tennessee courts, featuring Laura Hood who reviews invoices and orders for these services.

This episode features an interview with Judge Andrew Jackson VI discussing his legal career, the role of general sessions court in the judicial system, and his heritage as a descendant of President Andrew Jackson.

This episode explores the administrative and communication responsibilities of a presiding judge on the Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals, featuring insights from multiple judges.

This episode explains the specific rules and guidelines for attorneys to claim travel time and expenses when representing indigent clients in Tennessee courts.

This episode features the full audio recording of the investiture ceremony for Justice Mary L.

This episode features an interview with newly appointed Tennessee Supreme Court Justice Mary Wagner, discussing her judicial transition, legal background, and path from lawyer to judge.

This episode features Senior Judge Don Ash discussing common misconceptions about judges' roles in the courtroom, particularly addressing the myth that judges have unlimited power and explaining how they operate within legal frameworks.

This episode explains the legal procedures and challenges for appointed counsel representing indigent defendants when cases are bound over to the grand jury but indictments are pending, particularly regarding incarceration and bail issues under Tennessee Supreme Court rules.

This episode discusses the evolving cybersecurity landscape, focusing on how AI is changing phishing and other threats, with insights from tech experts.

This episode discusses the prevalence of depression, particularly among judges, exploring its forms like high-functioning depression and anhedonia, with insights from two circuit court judges.

This episode discusses Tennessee's efforts to modernize its fragmented court system through centralized technology solutions, featuring an interview with Senator John Stevens about the challenges and legislative background.

This episode features an interview with two auditors from Tennessee's indigent services team discussing their roles in reviewing child welfare claims and providing guidance to attorneys to expedite the claims process.

This episode discusses overclaim audits in Tennessee's indigent representation system with compliance officer Jasper Beard, covering billing processes, rules, and administrative challenges.

This episode features an interview with Tennessee Supreme Court Clerk Jim Hibner discussing his appointed role as a constitutional officer, how it differs from elected county clerks, and his career path from NASA to private practice.

This episode discusses the Tennessee Supreme Court's activation of a limited disaster plan and 45-day extension of court deadlines in response to severe flooding from Hurricane Helene in East Tennessee.

This episode explores judicial security with Jim Holcomb, discussing threats to judges and the development of a safety program in Tennessee courts.

This episode explores how generative AI could transform court systems by improving efficiency while addressing potential risks, featuring insights from a National Center for State Courts expert.

This episode features Judge Tim Irwin discussing his unique path from playing football for the University of Tennessee and Minnesota Vikings to becoming a juvenile court judge in Knox County, Tennessee.

This episode discusses the constitutional rights of indigent defendants to court-appointed experts and investigators, focusing on legal precedents like Ake v.

This episode discusses fiscal services and accounting processes within Tennessee's Administrative Office of the Courts, focusing on indigent representation funding with guests from the Fiscal Division.

This episode features Tennessee State Trooper Tara Lee discussing her unique dual role providing security for the Tennessee Supreme Court and State Capitol, her career transition from flight attendant to law enforcement, and her personal journey as a breast cancer survivor.

Tennessee Supreme Court Justice Sarah Campbell hosts a panel of chief justices from Missouri, Nevada, Michigan, and Arizona to discuss how state judicial systems are implementing technology to improve fairness, efficiency, and access to justice.

This episode explores the role and purpose of a guardian ad litem in Tennessee family courts, focusing on how they represent children's best interests in custody disputes.

This episode of Appointed Counsel features Gene Vestal discussing his role as a first line auditor for non-capital criminal claims within Tennessee's indigent representation system, including his background and insights for attorneys.

This episode discusses a $10 per hour increase in attorney compensation rates for indigent representation in Tennessee, from $50 to $60, effective July 1, 2024, and its implementation through the ACAP system.

This episode features Tennessee Supreme Court justices sharing personal Thanksgiving traditions and family stories from their hometowns.

Two Supreme Court justices discuss personal achievements and fitness challenges, with Justice Beth Walker sharing her experience completing the Dopey Challenge at Disney World.

This episode features an interview with Justice Roger Page reflecting on his 25-year judicial career in Tennessee as he prepares for retirement and discusses his unusual path from pharmacy to the bench.

This episode discusses Tennessee's language access program for non-English speakers in courtrooms, featuring an interview with the Language Access Program Manager about interpreter credentialing and Supreme Court rules.

This episode explores the landmark legal case Averill v.

This episode features an interview with Tennessee Court of Appeals Judge Stephen Stafford discussing his role, the appellate court system, and efforts to humanize the judicial process for self-represented litigants.

This episode discusses court reporter expenses under Rule 13 in Tennessee, featuring an interview with Lisa Angel, a court reporter manager, to explain her role and the system's workings.

This episode features a discussion with three chief justices on public trust and confidence in state courts, highlighting survey trends from the National Center for State Courts and personal insights from West Virginia's experience with a trust crisis.

This episode explores indigent representation, reviewing how states fulfill their constitutional duty to provide attorneys for defendants who cannot afford them, with insights from legal experts and references to key cases like Gideon v.

This episode of Appointed Counsel features Joe Bird and Jada Herndon discussing tips for attorneys to get paid faster for indigent representation claims, focusing on avoiding common errors that cause delays in the auditing process.