Tag Archives: Jennifer Wilkerson

The 13th District’s new judge is settling in, with new support staff trying to get new protocols and procedures in place. Governor Bill Lee appointed Judge Shaun Fry to fill the new position earlier this fall. The Legislature added another position to deal with increasing caseloads. Putnam Circuit Court Clerk Jennifer Wilkerson said Fry has been working as an attorney ... Read More »

Putnam County and the 13th Judicial District will get a new Circuit Court Judge September 1 to help with increased workload. Putnam County Circuit Court Clerk Jennifer Wilkerson told the County Budget Committee Thursday night said that means a new expense to the county. “It’ll be another court date, another judge, more dockets, and more jury trials,” Wilkerson said. “I ... Read More »

Putnam County Court System has fully caught up on the backlog of cases caused by the pandemic. Early discussions indicated it could take years to catch up, due to requirements from the Tennessee Supreme Court slowing the process. Circuit Court Clerk Jennifer Wilkerson said the work of attorneys, judges, and court staff paired with new electronic capabilities made the catch-up ... Read More »

A $100,000 technology grant has been awarded to Putnam County’s Justice Center to modernize the legal process. Circuit Court Clerk Jennifer Wilkerson said it became clear during the pandemic that technology to limit contact was needed. Wilkerson said the new equipment will provide video monitors, telestrators, and new lines of communication to benefit both parties in a court case. “This ... Read More »