Tennessee § 17-2-307 - Conclusion of law practice.
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§ 17-2-307. Conclusion of law practice.
A former justice or judge who is engaged in the practice of law at the time of designation as a senior justice or judge shall conclude all legal practice as soon as practicable on a timetable approved by the chief justice. The chief justice may, if warranted, withhold the issuance of the senior justice's or judge's commission pending resolution of all or any part of the former justice's or judge's practice. Acts 1990, ch. 1025, § 7; 1993, ch. 66, § 34; 2002, ch. 639, § 8. Code Commission Notes. Acts 2002, ch. 639, § 9 provided that, during fiscal year 2001-2002, that act shall be implemented exclusively from funds provided for the senior judge program by the provisions Acts 2001, chs. 435 and 464. In subsequent fiscal years, the act shall not be construed or implemented in any manner that requires increased funding for the senior judge program beyond the rate of inflation.
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Section 17-2-307 ("Conclusion of law practice.") is part of the Tennessee Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Tennessee. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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