Senate Bill 1432 amends existing laws to establish a fourth division within the General Sessions and Juvenile Courts of Montgomery County, Tennessee. This new division will have the same jurisdiction and powers as the current divisions. The bill creates the position of a fourth General Sessions and Juvenile Courts Judge, who will be appointed until an election can be held. The appointed judge will serve until September 1, 2026, after which a judge will be elected for an eight-year term, with subsequent elections occurring every eight years thereafter.
Additionally, the bill modifies the rotation of the presiding judge among the divisions, changing it from every three years to every four years among all four divisions. The responsibilities of the Clerk of the General Sessions and Juvenile Courts will also be expanded to include the new division. The bill requires a two-thirds vote from the county legislative body for it to take effect, with provisions for immediate implementation for public welfare purposes.