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5 Trial Court Judges Build Expertise at National Judicial College

Posted by: Stacey Shrader Joslin on Oct 31, 2024

Five Tennessee trial court judges recently completed an intensive two-week general jurisdiction course at the National Judicial College. Circuit court judges Brent Bradberry of Carroll County, Damita Dandridge of Shelby County and Mark Hayes of Dyer and Lake counties, and criminal court judges Cynthia Chappell of Davidson County and Ryan Spitzer of Anderson County took the immersive course, which aims to provide judges with a solid foundation on courtroom leadership, judicial ethics, evidence, case management, judicial security and decision-making. Graduates can earn credit hours toward a Master of Judicial Studies degree. According to a press release, the Tennessee judges all agreed that the experience was worthy and will benefit the administration of justice in their respective judicial districts. Read more in the release.

5 Tennessee judges participate in the National Judicial College
From left: Circuit Court Judge Mark Hayes of Dyer/Lake counties, Criminal Court Judge Cynthia Chappell of Davidson County, Circuit Court Judge Brent Bradberry of Carroll County, Circuit Court Judge Damita Dandridge of Shelby County and Criminal Court Judge Ryan Spitzer of Anderson County
 

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