
Tennessee Court Talk
Tennessee Court Talk is a podcast presented by the Tennessee Supreme Court, Administrative Office of the Courts. The aim of the podcast is to improve the administration of justice in state courts through education and understanding.
Episodes
61 episodes
Ep. 46 A Presidential Legacy: Discussing Life, Law and Heritage With Judge Andrew Jackson VI
History is filled with stories passed down through the generations. In this episode of Tennessee Court Talk, we sit down with Knox County General Sessions Court Judge Andrew Jackson IV. Judge Jackson shares insights into the workings of General...
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Episode 46
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28:14

Vol 15: How Overclaims Are Flagged
In this episode of Appointed Counsel, Joe Byrd is joined by Jasper Beard, a compliance officer on the AOC's Indigent Services team. Joe and Jasper's discussion is all about attorneys submitting activities that exceed 24 hours of work in the sam...
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14:38

Ep. 45 AI in the Courts: The Promises and Perils of New AI Technology
Artificial Intelligence has the potential to streamline tasks within the courts, increasing efficiency and allowing staff to work on higher level tasks. But like any technology, AI is not infallible or without risks. In this episode of Te...
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Episode 37
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14:40

Appointed Counsel Vol. 14: Proper Billing for Attorney Activities
In this episode of Appointed Counsel, Joe Byrd invites special guest Debra Sandlin of the AOC's Legal Services Division. The bulk of this conversation revolves around Deborah's role in the billing cycle of appointed counsel and advice she gives...
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17:04

Ep. 44 Beyond the Bench: Featuring Appellate Court Clerk Jim Hivner
The Clerk of the Appellate Courts in Tennessee is an appointed position – one you may not be aware of.Very few people ever see an appellate court clerk at work, but their role is crucial in keeping the courts open, well-organized, and tr...
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Episode 44
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18:11

Appointed Counsel Volume 13: Fiscal Services
The indigent services team relies on several other departments to accomplish its goal of getting attorneys paid for their services, but in this episode, Joe Byrd sits down with two of the most important people in the process. The fiscal departm...
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24:12

Appointed Counsel Vol. 12: Experts and Investigators
In this episode, host Joe Byrd explains a specific process that must occur before any proposed expert or investigator begins to work. A process that involves both the trial court and the Administrative Office of the Courts. Joe also give...
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13:02

Ep. 43 The Role of a Guardian Ad Litem
The guardian ad litem (GAL) in Tennessee plays a crucial role in family court, acting as a voice for the child. As a legal representative of the child, they meet the child where they are in a case and advocate for the child's best interests and...
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Episode 43
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18:57

Ep. 42 Giving Thanks: Holiday Traditions of the Tennessee Supreme Court
In this episode of Tennessee Court Talk, Samantha Fisher leads Chief Justice Holly Kirby, Justice Sarah Campbell, Justice Dwight Tarwater and Justice Mary Wagner down memory lane. The discussion focuses on traditions the justices had duri...
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16:36

Appointed Counsel Vol. 11 - Travel Time and Expenses
Attorneys are permitted to bill for travel time and expenses, and there are specific guidelines under Rule 13 that determine what is and is not compensable regarding travel time and reimbursable expenses. In this quick episode, host Joe B...
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Episode 11
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6:47

Ep. 41 Judicial Retention 101
With election season in full swing, Tennessee voters had the chance to vote on the retention of an appellate court judge and a Supreme Court Justice in August 2024. Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals Judge Matthew Wilson was one of those judge...
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16:17

Ep. 40 Judicial Recovery From Hurricane Helene
In this episode, Chancellor Jim Ripley and Judge Carter Moore of Tennessee's fourth judicial district sit down with host and Communications Director, Samantha Fisher to discuss the moments leading up to the storm striking East Tennessee. Judge ...
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Episode 40
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18:41

Ep. 39 Mike Hammond: Superclerk
By day, Knox County Clerk Mike Hammond files, maintains, records, and preserves the records of the Knox County Criminal, General Sessions – Criminal, and Fourth Circuit Courts. However, there is a lot to know about this interesting man th...
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Episode 39
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30:13

Appointed Counsel Vol. 10 - Sufficient Specificity of Claims
Section 6 of Rule 13 states that "counsel will be held to a high degree of care in keeping of contemporaneous time records, and that failure to provide sufficient specificity…may constitute grounds for denial of the claim for compensation or re...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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20:35

Ep. 38 Enhancing Access to Justice Through Online Dispute Resolution
Medical debt is an unwelcome burden with lasting repercussions for many Tennesseans each year. The Hamilton County General Sessions Court is at the forefront of a pilot program that began in 2021 that gives those with unpaid medical bills to Er...
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Episode 38
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23:21

Ep. 37 The Investiture of Justice Mary L. Wagner
A step back from our normal style of episode to bring our audience a complete audio version of Judge Mary Wagner's investiture to the Tennessee Supreme Court. Justice Wagner received a warm welcome to the appellate bench as family, friends, col...
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57:52

Ep. 36 Getting to Know Justice Mary Wagner
On this episode, the newest member of the Tennessee Supreme Court, Mary Wagner sits down with host Nick Morgan to discuss her transition from the trial bench to the appellate bench. Justice Wagner also discusses growing up in a family of lawyer...
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Episode 36
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6:30

Appointed Counsel Vol. 9 - Policy Highlights
This episode covers the new amendments to Rule 13, including redactions that are no longer required, policies relating to mistrials, and deadlines for the 180 day rule. Host Joe Byrd explains the changes you will see moving forward, in a podcas...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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11:16

Ep. 35 Reflecting on 25 Years of Judicial Service with Justice Roger Page
Tennessee Supreme Court Justice Roger Page is a man of two careers. After 25 years of service to the Tennessee judiciary, he is hanging up his robe for a life of travel and home improvement. On this episode of Tennessee Court Talk, Justice Page...
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Episode 35
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17:27

Ep. 34 Language Access in Tennessee Courtrooms
Understanding what happens in a courtroom can be difficult. Even more so when English is a litigant’s second language. There are services in Tennessee to ensure that every litigant has the access to understand their day in court. In this episod...
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Episode 34
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7:34

Appointed Counsel Vol. 8 - Expenses
Attorneys, investigators, and experts are not only entitled to a reasonable fee, but they are also entitled to be reimbursed for their reasonable and necessary expenses. Section 4 of Tennessee Supreme Court, Rule 13 gives guidelines for what is...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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10:57

Ep. 33 Averill v. Luttrell: "The Hit Heard 'Round The State"
Baseball is full of surprises. You never know when you walk into a ballpark if you might see a perfect game, a runner caught in a pickle, a measuring-tape home run…or an historic legal precedent! On August 20th, 1955, Earl Averill, Jr of the Na...
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Episode 33
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22:54

Appointed Counsel Vol. 7 – Attorney Compensation Rate Increase
In this very short episode, host Joe Byrd explains the compensation rate increase for indigent attorneys in Tennessee, and how it has been implemented as of July 1st of 2024. There has also been an increase in the cap, based on hours worked. Th...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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3:43

Ep. 32 Humanizing The Bench with Judge Steve Stafford
The simple explanation of the role of an appellate court judge is to determine whether or not the law was applied correctly in the trial court. However, everyone in an appellate courtroom is human and judges strive to understand the situations ...
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Episode 32
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14:35

Appointed Counsel Vol. 6 - Court Reporter Expenses
In this episode of Appointed Counsel, host Joe Byrd speaks with Lisa Angel, Court Reporter Manager for the AOC, as they discuss the importance of court reporters, the processes of invoicing, and exactly how attorneys should work with cour...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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12:24
