Original Author: Blake, Karen
Date of Material: 08/27/2014

Subjects(s):
Courts--Judges
Elections

Judge's Oath of Office

Reviewed Date: 07/27/2021
Summary:
MTAS provided information about Tennessee law on the taking and administration of the oath of office by newly elected judges.



Oath of Office

I, [Insert Full Name], do solemnly swear [or affirm] that I will support the Constitution of the United States of America, the Constitution of the State of Tennessee, and the ordinances of the City/Town of [Insert City/Town] and that I will administer justice without respect of persons, and that I will faithfully and impartially discharge all the duties incumbent upon me as Judge of the Municipal Court of the City/Townof [Insert City/Town}] the State of Tennessee, to the best of my skill and ability

This the [Insert Day, Month & Year].



_______________________________
[Insert Full Name]


I, [Insert Name and Title], have this day administered the Oath of Office to [Insert Name], Judge of the [Insert Court & District], of the State of Tennessee, as prescribed and required by law.

This the [Insert Day, Month & Year].



_______________________________
[Insert Name]

Reference Document(s)
file oath_of_office judge %283%29.docx
Attachments:
file oath_of_office judge with letter.pdf
 


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