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Tenn. Code § 17-1-301: Tenn. Code Ann. § 17-1-301
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This statute establishes the procedure for filling judicial vacancies in Tennessee. The governor appoints qualified persons to fill vacancies in appellate courts, while trial court vacancies are filled according to separate procedures.
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