Establishes an additional criminal court in the thirtieth judicial district of Tennessee, effective September 1, 2026.

This bill creates a new criminal court, designated as part IX, in the thirtieth judicial district of Tennessee. Effective September 1, 2026, the governor will appoint a judge for this new court, who will serve until September 1, 2028. At the August 2028 general election, voters will elect a judge to serve until September 1, 2030. Future judges will be elected for an eight-year term. The bill also amends existing Tennessee Code to reflect this change.

Establishes an additional criminal court in the thirtieth judicial district of Tennessee, effective September 1, 2026.

This bill creates a new criminal court, designated as part IX, in the thirtieth judicial district of Tennessee. Effective September 1, 2026, the governor will appoint a judge for this new court, who will serve until September 1, 2028. At the August 2028 general election, voters will elect a judge to serve until September 1, 2030. Future judges will be elected for an eight-year term. The bill also amends existing Tennessee Code to reflect this change.