Tennessee Court Talk

Latest Episodes:

Vol 15: How Overclaims Are Flagged Mar 07, 2025

Show notes

In this episode of Appointed Counsel, Joe Byrd is joined by Jasper Beard, a compliance officer on the AOC's Indigent Services team. Joe and Jasper's discussion is all about attorneys submitting activities that exceed 24 hours of work in the same day. Learn when overclaims are flagged, how to fix an overclaim status as an attorney and Jaspers approach to correcting over claim status's with attorneys across the state.

Ep. 45 AI in the Courts: The Promises and Perils of New AI Technology Feb 28, 2025

Show notes

Send us Fan Mail

Artificial Intelligence has the potential to streamline tasks within the courts, increasing efficiency and allowing staff to work on higher level tasks. But like any technology, AI is not infallible or without risks. In this episode of Tennessee Court Talk, we speak with Michael Navin, Principal Court Management Consultant in the Technology, Architecture Planning and Security Division at the National Center for State Courts about how AI is impacting court systems in this new technological era.

Appointed Counsel Vol. 14: Proper Billing for Attorney Activities Feb 10, 2025

Show notes

Send us Fan Mail

In this episode of Appointed Counsel, Joe Byrd invites special guest Debra Sandlin of the AOC's Legal Services Division. The bulk of this conversation revolves around Deborah's role in the billing cycle of appointed counsel and advice she gives concerning billable hours to law schools throughout Tennessee.

Ep. 44 Beyond the Bench: Featuring Appellate Court Clerk Jim Hivner Jan 24, 2025

Show notes

Send us Fan Mail

The Clerk of the Appellate Courts in Tennessee is an appointed position – one you may not be aware of.

Very few people ever see an appellate court clerk at work, but their role is crucial in keeping the courts open, well-organized, and transparent.

On this episode of Tennessee Court Talk we get to know Jim Hivner, who has served as Clerk of the Appellate Courts for ten years. He talks to Nick Morgan about the role of e-filing, what his job entails in and out of the courtroom, and even his favorite casserole. Listen to learn more the Appellate Court Clerk of Tennessee.

Appointed Counsel Volume 13: Fiscal Services Jan 15, 2025

Show notes

Send us Fan Mail

The indigent services team relies on several other departments to accomplish its goal of getting attorneys paid for their services, but in this episode, Joe Byrd sits down with two of the most important people in the process. The fiscal department of the Administrative Office of the Courts join Appointed Counsel to discuss best practices in filing a claim for expenses and the different terms used to define the services of an attorney in indigent representation.

Appointed Counsel Vol. 12: Experts and Investigators Dec 09, 2024

Show notes

Send us Fan Mail

In this episode, host Joe Byrd explains a specific process that must occur before any proposed expert or investigator begins to work. A process that involves both the trial court and the Administrative Office of the Courts. Joe also gives tips for those claims to not only be approved by the authoritative bodies, but also how to get a claim moved through the process and paid more effectively.
This episode is for attorneys.

Ep. 43 The Role of a Guardian Ad Litem Dec 06, 2024

Show notes

Send us Fan Mail

The guardian ad litem (GAL) in Tennessee plays a crucial role in family court, acting as a voice for the child. As a legal representative of the child, they meet the child where they are in a case and advocate for the child's best interests and ensure their protection until the completion of the matter.
On this episode, Nick Morgan welcomes Judge Robert Philyaw of Hamilton County Juvenile Court and Attorney Chris Stiles of Chattanooga to discuss the topic of GAL's, give more insight in the role of a GAL both in practice and from behind the bench and talk about the importance in the relationship between the Guardian Ad Litem and the judge in the matter.
This episode is for all audiences.

Ep. 42 Giving Thanks: Holiday Traditions of the Tennessee Supreme Court Nov 25, 2024

Show notes

Send us Fan Mail

In this episode of Tennessee Court Talk, Samantha Fisher leads Chief Justice Holly Kirby, Justice Sarah Campbell, Justice Dwight Tarwater and Justice Mary Wagner down memory lane. The discussion focuses on traditions the justices had during the Thanksgiving holiday as children and the traditions that have created with their own families they celebrate with today.
This episode is for all audiences.

Appointed Counsel Vol. 11 - Travel Time and Expenses Nov 07, 2024

Show notes

Send us Fan Mail

Attorneys are permitted to bill for travel time and expenses, and there are specific guidelines under Rule 13 that determine what is and is not compensable regarding travel time and reimbursable expenses. In this quick episode, host Joe Byrd explains everything you need to know about these guidelines. This podcast is intended for attorneys.

Ep. 41 Judicial Retention 101 Nov 01, 2024

Show notes

Send us Fan Mail

With election season in full swing, Tennessee voters had the chance to vote on the retention of an appellate court judge and a Supreme Court Justice in August 2024. Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals Judge Matthew Wilson was one of those judges. In this episode of Tennessee Court Talk, Nick Morgan sits down with Judge Wilson in Jackson, TN to discuss the purpose of retention elections, why they are so different and three words his best friend would use to describe him. This episode is for all audiences.

Produced and Edited by Nick Morgan, Administrative Office of the Courts

Our TOPPODCAST Picks

Follow Us

Stay Connected

Related Podcasts

Links

Stay Connected