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Senator Bailey Carrying Bill To Add Positions To Judicial Districts

State Senator Paul Bailey is proposing legislation that would provide additional support to Tennessee judicial districts. Bailey said this would create 12 additional assistant district attorney general positions, also creating more secretarial and victim-witness coordinator positions. Bailey said an overwhelming amount of cases has been a chronic problem for judicial districts. “There’s a big case load in the Upper Cumberland, ... Read More »

New District Attorney General Looks To Continue Mentor’s Legacy

Jason Lawson has been appointed by the Governor as the District Attorney General for the 15th Judicial District. The 15th Judicial District includes Jackson, Macon, Trousdale, Smith and Wilson Counties. Lawson had been serving as the Pro Tem District Attorney General following the retirement of Tommy Thompson. Lawson said he is excited for the chance to fill the shoes of ... Read More »