HB591 — Courts, Municipal - As enacted, permits a municipal judge to use a special substitute judge when the municipal judge is unable to preside; requires the special substitute judge to be appointed in a manner determined by ordinance of the governing body of the municipality or, if no such ordinance, in writing by the municipal judge. - Amends TCA Title 16, Chapter 18, Part 3.

HB591 — Courts, Municipal - As enacted, permits a municipal judge to use a special substitute judge when the municipal judge is unable to preside; requires the special substitute judge to be appointed in a manner determined by ordinance of the governing body of the municipality or, if no such ordinance, in writing by the municipal judge. - Amends TCA Title 16, Chapter 18, Part 3. · Informed CitizenryHB591 amends Tennessee Code Annotated to allow a municipal judge to appoint a special substitute judge when the municipal judge is unable to preside over court. The appointment of a special substit…Open in Informed Citizenry