Tennessee Supreme Court assigns judges to replace Madison County’s Mark Patey
JACKSON, Tenn. — A rare move from Tennessee’s highest court effectively sidelining a Madison County general sessions judge.
The order says the change comes after reports that division one Judge Mark Patey has abandoned his duty to hold regular, prompt dockets and decide cases on time.
In a new order, the state’s chief justice has assigned four judges to step in and preside over civil and criminal cases in Madison County general sessions court, division one.
These judges are Honorable Donald Allen, Honorable Kyle Atkins, Honorable Joseph Howell, and Honorable Roy Morgan. The assignment runs through August 31.
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