Tennessee Court Talk

Ep. 17 General Sessions

March 29, 2023 Tennessee Supreme Court, Administrative Office of the Courts Episode 17
Tennessee Court Talk
Ep. 17 General Sessions
Show Notes

General Sessions courts are often referred to as “the court of first resort,” “the people’s court,” or “small claims court.” In Tennessee, General Sessions courts have broad jurisdiction over civil claims and play a key role in almost every criminal prosecution in the state. Join Judges Lee Bussart (Marshall County), Lynda Jones (Davidson County), Alex McVeagh (Hamilton County) and Kee Bryant-McCormick (Sumner County) as they discuss the role of general sessions courts in the Tennessee judicial system.