Nich joined the Rutherford County Recovery Court because he believes in bright futures for those suffering with addiction and believes that everyone deserves to have someone listen to their story with compassion. In this position, Judge Eischeid presides over misdemeanor and felony cases by either conducting preliminary hearings or accepting guilty pleas. The new judge will preside over court starting in September while a new Juvenile Detention Board will oversee incarceration operations. Shortly after graduating, she began her career in the mental health field as a Case Manager with The Guidance Center. We recommend that you retain the services of an attorney. The Aug. 4 election also includes federal and state primaries involving seats for Congress, governor and state lawmakers. She brings over 8 years of experience working with communities in the Middle Tennessee area dealing with substance abuse and recovery. Mardriana currently provides caregiving for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities in her spare time. Judge Davenport volunteers her time with the Junior League of Murfreesboro, Murfreesboro Medical Ambassadors, and the Blue Raider Athletic Association. COVID-19 Vaccine & Testing InformationCOVID-19 Rental Relief ProgramPlanRutherfordARPA Local Recovery Plan ReportCounty Building & Department MapWhat can be RecycledParking around the SquarePublic Records RequestCourt InformationLicenses and TagsRegister as County BidderAlert Rutherford Sign UpMy CommissionerRCTV LiveWhere to Pay TaxesADA/Title II. El has been working as a Mental Health professional since 2014 and has worked with other populations in the field of social work within various internships and previous agencies of employment since 2004. Lori Flippo is a graduate of Kansas State University where she received her bachelors degree in Psychology. The Circuit Court Clerk employs Chief Deputies and several deputy clerks in each court in order to fulfill the requirement to attend court sessions and perform all clerical functions of each court. Murfreesboro, TN 37130, Circuit Court - General Sessions Criminal Division. Rutherford County General Sessions Court Judge Ben Hall McFarlin Jr. will step away from the bench this fall. Building Access will remain limited until further notice of the Courts. From 1992 until 2016, Judge Eischeid practiced law all over the Middle Tennessee area and in 2011 also became a Licensed Rule 31 Family Mediator and conducted several hundred mediations. She also enjoys anything outdoors, especially boating and kayaking. Office Hours Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 4:30PM. February 2023 - March 2023 . She has 2 loving adult children, that attended MTSU and reside in Middle Tennessee. "It is with deepest emotions I humbly submit this letter of resignation for General Sessions Judge, Part One so that I may officially retire as of October 1, 2021, McFarlin wrote in a letter to commissioners. No weapons or purses are allowed in these buildings. Joint Motion to Request a Video Hearing. UPDATE: The order has been extended until March 31, 2021. However, primary voters must declare whether or not they will be voting in the Democratic or Republican primary.[6]. Elections in 2023 | Click here to navigate to Bing Maps. She then went on to work at the state correctional facility in Baltimore MD for 5 years as an addictions counselor. She is a native of Georgia but has lived in Middle TN for almost 7 years. Judge Eischeid graduated from Middle Tennessee State University with her Bachelor of Business Administration in 1988. Jimmy and his wife currently reside in Lascassas, Tennessee with their two sons. Rutherford County Election Administrator Alan Farley talks about what races will be on the ballots in the 2022 elections. Monday - Friday The report, published on October 8, said Rutherford County had been illegally detaining children for decades dating back to the 1990s, and juvenile-court Judge Donna Scott . wk Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday; 07: 12 February . Attorneys for the kids, who in some cases are now adults, said kids were improperly put behind bars more than 1,500 times. All people entering the building will be screened for temperature. "I will always look back at my time as Judge as one of the greatest honors of my life and I am so proud of what this Court has accomplished in the last two decades and how it has positively affected the lives of young people and families in Rutherford County. Johnny has been with the Recovery Court as a Case Manager since May of 2022. In her free time, Lauren enjoys traveling, spending time with friends and family, or lounging anywhere near the water and the sun. Source: Rutherford County Election Commission staff. Primary elections in Tennessee serve to designate a party's nomination and narrow the field down to one candidate from that party for a specific office. Mardriana Marge McClure is a graduate of University of Cincinnati where she received her Masters degree in Criminal Justice. Lauren joined Rutherford County Recovery Court in July of 2022. 615-890-2403. His wife is an elementary school teacher for Rutherford County Schools. Our accepting of documents does not imply that they are the correct form or that they are filled out properly. A recipient of Murfreesboro Magazines 2014 Women in Business award, Judge Davenport is an active citizen of her community, serving as a member or board member of eight Murfreesboro organizations. The 16th Judicial District, composed of Rutherford and Cannon counties, remains one of the fasting-growing jurisdictions in the state of Tennessee, with Murfreesboro being one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States. Lindsey previously worked in the General Sessions Clerks Office before joining the Re-Entry Team as a Case Manager in June of 2020. Reach reporter Scott Broden at sbroden@dnj.com or 615-278-5158. LaChelle enjoys spending time with her husband and infant daughter when not working, as well as with friends and family. Suite 1 The governor appoints vacancies for open Circuit Court judge seats, such as for Judge Jimmy Turner in JanuaryandTidwell in November 2017. Commissioners fill vacancies for General Sessions Court judges as they did with the appointment of Judge Ben Bennett in 2018 in a seat previously held by Judge Barry Tidwell. State and local courts | She accepted an additional appointment by Governor Bill Haslam in 2015 to serve on the Tennessee Department of Healths Child Fatality Review (CFR) Team. Cities | Lauren believes that education and connection are the most powerful skills she can inform her clients about. If you have these types of questions, please consult with an attorney, or utilize the free legal services listed on our site. Judge Donna Scott Davenport was the first female judge to serve in Rutherford County and the first independent juvenile court judge by private act. Courthouse Security deputies work with the monthly sessions of the grand jury. Davenport has faced growing pressure in recent months for her role in the illegal arrests and jailing of children for nearly two decades in Rutherford County. Defendants and litigants should contact their attorney or the office of the General Sessions and Circuit Clerk to verify their appointed court date. Mardriana previously served as the Lead Life Transformation Coach helping others to fulfill their goals. Counties | The building closes to the public at 4:15PM Lynn is originally from Southern California and has been in Tennessee since 2004. (Young family photo) Miracle Rutherford, 20, appeared in Shelby County Criminal Court Division 9 Judge Melissa Boyd's courtroom Monday, Feb. 27, and Tuesday, Feb. 28 . Murfreesboro, TN 37130, Circuit Court - General Sessions Criminal Division. Share: Judge Donna Scott Davenport, who oversees Rutherford County's juvenile court system, will no longer teach at Middle Tennessee State University, according to an email sent to faculty and staff . Later that year, she was admitted to practice law by the Tennessee Bar Examiners. Inher sparetime,she loves to spend time with her husband and2kids, CrossFit, andtry new recipes. 116 W. Lytle Street, Suite 6122 Rutherford County Judicial Center Murfreesboro, TN 37130 United States. She then went on to obtain her Masters in Mental Health and Counseling from University of Phoenix. 12.30 Judge Atwood Motion. On January 12, 2021, Judge Turner was appointed by Governor Bill Lee as Circuit Court Judge, Division II, for the 16th Judicial District. She ran unopposed for her third term on August 7, 2014. The people of this county are served by a circuit court, a general sessions court, a juvenile court, a chancery court, and municipal courts.[1]. She joined the Rutherford County Re-Entry team in Fall 2020 as a Case Manager. Melissa Harrell and the Circuit Court Clerks Office is excited to announce that we are now offering a web inquiry service that will allow you to search and view case information on our civil, criminal and traffic cases in both General Sessions and Circuit Courts. Also, transport deputies pick up inmates wanted in Rutherford County from other detention facilities. Transport deputies drive inmates to General Sessions Court hearings and Circuit Court hearings at the Judicial Building and Juvenile Court. Prior to Election Day, many candidates will compete in the May 3 primary to earn Republican or Democratic party nominationsfor the local offices. They will be screened and directed to the appropriate courtroom. It is extremely important that pro se litigants read carefully and understand the pleadings that they are filing before filing anything with the Court. Elevators will be limited and only three people will be allowed on any elevator at a time to allow for appropriate distancing. Mental Health is El's passion, and she hopes to be able to continue to broaden her horizons in the field. Janet received her Master of Science in Social Work from the University of Tennessee and holds her LMSW. Amanda Mills is graduate of Middle Tennessee State University where she earned dual Bachelors degrees in Psychology and Sociology followed by a Masters degree in Professional Counseling. Signs will be placed outside of the courtroom to remind persons to be seated at the appropriate place or as directed by the Court. Before joining the Re-Entry team, she served as Williamson Countys DUI Court Case Managerand prior to that she was the Program Director for Behavioral Health Group where shefought the Opioid pandemic on the front lines. Each Judge will have their own plan on what procedure should be followed in respect to their Courtroom. 9.00 Judge Tidwell docket. The new General Sessions Court at the Detention Center allows the judge to hear cases at the jail instead of transporting an average of 30 inmates to General Sessions Court at the Judicial Building. Each courtroom will be wiped down with disinfectant periodically throughout the day. Only defendants and their attorneys will be admitted into the building. This county is outside of that coverage scope and does not receive scheduled updates. Janet is trained in trauma treatment, CBT, and ISPR and, when appropriate, will suggest these modalities for treatment. Our work begins and ends with the goal of keeping children out of State custody and preserving or restoring the family unit. The most drastic example goes back to 2016 when Davenport approved Murfreesboro Police to detain 10 children for watching a fight not far from Hobgood Elementary School.