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Contest for Bartlett Municipal Judge Div 2
Municipality Bartlett
general - Partisan - Bartlett Municipal Judge Div 2
About this office
A municipal judge presides over city court, which handles violations of city ordinances (traffic, code, animal control) and, in some cities, limited civil matters. It is typically a high-volume court with many unrepresented parties.
Term length: 8 years.
This role calls for
- Municipal-court judge: hears violations of city ordinances (traffic, code, animal-control, etc.) and, in some Tennessee cities, limited civil and small-claims jurisdiction by charter or interlocal agreement.
- Judicial temperament: the willingness to listen, deliberate, and apply the law dispassionately to people whose lives are deeply affected by the outcome.
- Impartiality and ethics under the Tennessee Rules of Judicial Conduct, including disqualification when conflicts arise.
- Working knowledge of the substantive and procedural law applied in the assigned court (cited per court below) and the published precedent that controls.
- Docket management — moving cases efficiently while honoring due process and the time pressures that fall on litigants and witnesses.
- Clear written and oral explanation of rulings, so the parties and the public can follow the reasoning.
Derived from the office's statutory duties and operational reality. Candidate summaries below map each candidate's documented experience to these requirements.
The Municipal Judge for Bartlett Municipal Court Division 2 presides over cases involving municipal ordinances and traffic violations. This role includes interpreting laws, adjudicating disputes, and ensuring fair and impartial trials while upholding legal standards and procedural integrity. Additionally, the judge oversees courtroom proceedings, issues rulings, and administers justice in alignment with the principles of due process and community welfare. They are paid 70,000 a year.
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The information provided does not include specific details about Hon. Dan Brown's qualifications, experience, or suitability for the role of Bartlett Municipal Judge Division 2. However, he is currently serving in this role, suggesting he has been deemed fit to preside over cases involving municipal ordinances and traffic violations, interpret laws, adjudicate disputes, and administer justice. Further information would be needed to provide a more comprehensive assessment of his suitability.
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