LaChelle enjoys spending time with her husband and infant daughter when not working, as well as with friends and family. The political parties in each county determine whether or not there will be a primary election in their respective counties. I sincerely hope those will continue, the judge wrote. HomeOnline PaymentsAll FormsCourt CalendarLocal RulesJuror Information Contact Us Public Records Request InfoPublic Records Request Form, Circuit CivilCircuit CriminalGeneral Sessions CivilGeneral Sessions CriminalJuvenile. Benches and seating in each courtroom will be marked to indicate where people will be allowed to sit. In Letitias spare time she enjoys freelance photography, spending time with family and indulging in music. Rutherford County has settled an $11 . Elections in 2023 | In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, being in the sun and on the water, spending time with Rex (the Goldendoodle) and serving as a Chapter Advisory Board Member for the MTSU chapter of Kappa Delta Sorority. She worked briefly coordinating and revamping the Mental Health Court in Williamson County until returning to Rutherford County to become the current Director. She joined the Rutherford County Re-Entry team in Fall 2020 as a Case Manager. Johnny Crivello is a Veteran of the U.S. Army. She then returned to the Public Defender's to begin her career as an Assistant Public Defender. Content on this page maintained by the Rutherford County Office of Information TechnologyReport a Website Error or Issue Each courtroom will be wiped down with disinfectant periodically throughout the day. The judge determines whether city ordinances have been violated through a hearing and testimony from all necessary parties. Counties that are having a primary election will have them on a Tuesday in May. This will include, for the first time, a Republican primary for nominees for school board seats representing Rutherford County and Murfreesboro districts. She also has prior work experience in the St. Louis City Jail as a Caseworker. LaChelle Ricks is a graduate of Liberty University, in Lynchburg VA, where she received her Bachelors in Psychology. Only defendants and their attorneys will be admitted into the building. Outside of work, Marcus enjoys sports, reading and spending time with family. "We are excited," said Cathy Watts, chairperson of the Rutherford County Democratic Party. Content on this page maintained by the Rutherford County Office of Information TechnologyReport a Website Error or Issue Judge Scott (now Davenport) was first appointed in 2000 and was then re-elected in 2006 to a full eight-year term as Judge of the Juvenile Court of Rutherford County. She has been working in the social service field since 2019. Municipal court judge with general sessions jurisdiction: Tennessee is one of 43 states that hold elections for judicial positions. Similarly, candidates may win their primary and go on to run unopposed in the general election. Marks on the floor (tape) will be placed on the floor to assist in gauging proper social distancing once the person has retrieved their items from the screening station, to replace articles on their person if needed. Courthouse Security deputies maintain security and order at the Rutherford County Judicial Building in downtown Murfreesboro, the Juvenile Court/Detention facility on South Church Street in Murfreesboro and the General Sessions Courtroom inside the Adult Detention Center. Lori then moved back home to TN where she began working at Mental Health Cooperative, Inc. as an intensive case manager. The GOP, however, did send notices to more than a dozen candidates about not meeting Republican requirements to appear on the ballot. After this tenure, she went into a different aspect of healthcare at Hospital Corporations of America (HCA) for a few years but always missed the community mental health mission. . This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. I have been blessed beyond all measure to have served the citizens of Rutherford County for the last (22) plus years. Counties | Mental Health is El's passion, and she hopes to be able to continue to broaden her horizons in the field. Content on this page maintained by the Rutherford County Office of Information TechnologyReport a Website Error or Issue She believes that anyone can overcome their past and make positive/healthy changes for the future. In this position, Judge Eischeid presides over misdemeanor and felony cases by either conducting preliminary hearings or accepting guilty pleas. Murfreesboro, TN 37130, Circuit Court - General Sessions Criminal Division. Attorneys for the kids, who in some cases are now adults, said kids were improperly put behind bars more than 1,500 times. ", More: 10 things Judge Ben Hall McFarlin won't miss about old Rutherford County judicial center. His wife is an elementary school teacher for Rutherford County Schools. Only one person at a time will go through the screening station. She is excited to be a part of the Recovery Court team as the part-time Re-Entry Case Manager. Lauren is a Trauma-Informed Care Practitioner & is actively pursuing her LADAC. The report, published on October 8, said Rutherford County had been illegally detaining children for decades dating back to the 1990s, and juvenile-court Judge Donna Scott . Phone: (615) 898-7972 In her free time, Lauren enjoys traveling, spending time with friends and family, or lounging anywhere near the water and the sun. Judge Donna Scott Davenport was the first female judge to serve in Rutherford County and the first independent juvenile court judge by private act. Kelly Lane is the Recovery Court Data Manager. Log In. Judge Davenport was re-elected in 2006 and then again in 2014 for eight year terms. She continued her education at Liberty University and obtained her Masters degree in Human Services with a concentration on Marriage and Family therapy. This will be the first year she would have expected to face an opponent after the countys senior judicial commissioner Jacob Flatt announced he too will run for the position. During her 7 years of serving the community with Volunteer Behavioral Health, she has held different titles such as Care Manager, Mobile Health Community Liaison, Care Management Team Lead and Office Manager. After co-founding Rogers & Scott private law practice in 1995, Judge Davenport also took on the job of part-time Juvenile Court Referee (now called Magistrate). Davenport has been the only person in her position since it was created in 2000. She has been working in the field of mental health for 15 years starting in Raleigh NC working at a group home for youths with behavioral issues. Many times, we are the last line of defense for a family that is desperate for a bridge to fill the gap between the child's delinquent behavior and the possibility of learning new and positive behaviors. Welcome to the Rutherford County, Tennessee, Juvenile Court website. 229 N. Main St. Suite 203 Rutherfordton, NC 28139 Maps and directions. Elevators will be limited and only three people will be allowed on any elevator at a time to allow for appropriate distancing. Persons cited to Rutherford County General Sessions Court on May 4 should arrive at the Judicial Building at 8:30 am. Anthonys alma maters are MTSU and NYU. A recipient of Murfreesboro Magazines 2014 Women in Business award, Judge Davenport is an active citizen of her community, serving as a member or board member of eight Murfreesboro organizations. The Juvenile Court has jurisdiction over both civil and delinquency/unruly cases involving children. She has worked in the substance abuse and mental health field for nearly 7 years and worked in the medical field before that. The Clerk and Master is appointed by the Chancellor for a six-year term pursuant to the state constitution. The building closes to the public at 4:15PM Primaries for county office will be held May 3. This county is outside of that coverage scope and does not receive scheduled updates. We seek to rehabilitate, not punish children. Janet received her Master of Science in Social Work from the University of Tennessee and holds her LMSW. Judge Eischeid Docket. The people of this county are served by a circuit court, a general sessions court, a juvenile court, a chancery court, and municipal courts.[1]. Voters do not need to declare their party affiliation when they register to vote. County offices will be closed on Monday, February 20th in honor of Presidents Day. The Attorney or Pro-se Litigant shall file a proper Joint Motion to Request a Video Hearing. Shortly after graduation, Leslie clerked for the Rutherford County Juvenile Court Judge, The Honorable Donna Scott Davenport. Personnel upon checking in with the Clerk shall provide a cell phone number. Follow him on Twitter @ScottBroden. Court Security plans to limit the human to human transmission of the Corona Virus by keeping persons six feet apart. However, primary voters must declare whether or not they will be voting in the Democratic or Republican primary.[6]. As an attorney, his practice focused on criminal defense. Office Hours Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 4:30PM. She is passionate about holding hope for those suffering. McFarlin entered private practice in 1973 and has held elected office since 1998. Deputies keep peace in the courtrooms and hallways, arrest suspects on warrants and help guard inmates. The 16th Judicial District, composed of Rutherford and Cannon counties, remains one of the fasting-growing jurisdictions in the state of Tennessee, with Murfreesboro being one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States. Melissa Harrell and the Circuit Court Clerks Office is excited to announce that we are now offering a web inquiry service that will allow you to search and view case information on our civil, criminal and traffic cases in both General Sessions and Circuit Courts. Each seat is within the guidelines of social distancing. She has a passion for working with people struggling with mental health and substance abuse issues. All Courtroom bench seating will have a X placed six feet apart to help gauge for proper social distancing. At which time they would complete the normal security screening process. Each Judge will have their own plan on what procedure should be followed in respect to their Courtroom. The Rutherford County Commissioner Craig Harris announced Judge McFarlin's retirement plans in a letter during Thursday night's commission meeting. Contact Us General and Case Information (615) 898-7860. Rutherford County is located within the Sixteenth Judicial District of Tennessee. [6] It is not uncommon for a candidate to run unopposed in their party primary and then go on to run unopposed in the general election as well. Rutherford County Election Administrator Alan Farley talks about what races will be on the ballots in the 2022 elections. Whenever children are charged with violating criminal statutes, it is the duty of the Court to provide a simple judicial procedure which assures the juvenile a fair hearing and due process, while protecting the constitutional and legal rights of all parties. Her Masters Degree from the University of Phoenix in Las Vegas, Nevada. Lori Flippo is a graduate of Kansas State University where she received her bachelors degree in Psychology. "This is the most candidates weve had in recent memory. McFarlin, who also oversees the county's Veterans Treatment Court, joinsformer Circuit Court judges Royce Taylor and David Bragg in retiring before their most recent eight-year terms they won in 2014 were set to expire. Hand sanitizer will be available throughout the building. He also filled in to preside over Mental Health Court. Docketing (615) 217-0063. Employees and attorneys will be allowed to screen first. Janet loves what she does. Source: Rutherford County Election Commission staff. Lori has worked in research labs with her professors, worked as a psychosocial rehab provider for at-risk youth with behavioral issues, and worked with a safe-house for survivors of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault to provide safety planning and crisis intervention services while living in Kansas. Judge Turner. Prior to joining the 16th JDRC, she served as Interim Clinical Director with Educare, a treatment provider for several recovery courts in Williamson County, TN. Amanda Mills is graduate of Middle Tennessee State University where she earned dual Bachelors degrees in Psychology and Sociology followed by a Masters degree in Professional Counseling. About 35,000 people pass through the screening process at the Judicial Building and about 4,000 people visit the Juvenile Court/Detention facility each month. Share: Judge Donna Scott Davenport, who oversees Rutherford County's juvenile court system, will no longer teach at Middle Tennessee State University, according to an email sent to faculty and staff . Outside of work, he enjoys water sports, such as boating and fishing, and working out. ORDER CLARIFYING THE EXTENSION OF DEADLINES. Johnny enjoys spending time with his wife and teenage daughter that he "loves to the moon". She has worked in the field as a social worker for the past 6 years working with justice-involved individuals. Murfreesboro, TN 37130[emailprotected], Contact Us When the person has cleared the area, and has distanced themselves by the required 6 feet or more, the next person shall proceed. She holds her LPC-MHSP with the state of Tennessee, is a Nationally Certified Counselor, as well as a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. He expects to give all applicants a chance to speak. Our work begins and ends with the goal of keeping children out of State custody and preserving or restoring the family unit. Everyone entering the building is encouraged to wear a mask covering their nose and mouth to prevent spreading any contaminants. The full commission will consider the committee recommendation during a 6 p.m. meeting Aug. 12 at the County Courthouse in downtown Murfreesboro. (Young family photo) Miracle Rutherford, 20, appeared in Shelby County Criminal Court Division 9 Judge Melissa Boyd's courtroom Monday, Feb. 27, and Tuesday, Feb. 28 . Donna Scott Davenport (born Scott) is the first judge to oversee the Rutherford County, Tennessee juvenile justice system, filling the newly created position in 2000. Nich Lyle attended Lindsey Wilson College where he earned his bachelors degree in Human Services and Counseling immediately followed by his masters degree in Counseling and Human Development. Office Hours Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 4:30PM. Mardriana Marge McClure is a graduate of University of Cincinnati where she received her Masters degree in Criminal Justice. Jacob Somers, who spent months in Rutherford County Juvenile Detention Center as a child, now works as a utility worker. How to vote | The most drastic example goes back to 2016 when Davenport approved Murfreesboro Police to detain 10 children for watching a fight not far from Hobgood Elementary School. He started with Rutherford County in 1992 as an Animal Control Officer and was promoted to an Animal Cruelty Investigator/Supervisor. The United States District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee has jurisdiction in Rutherford County. Murfreesboro, TN 37130. Jasmine Tindall is a graduate of Middle Tennessee State University where she received her B.S. Janet Cleckner-Mattingly joined the 16th Judicial District Recovery Courts in July of 2021. Voters on Aug. 4 will elect 21 candidates to represent them on the Rutherford County Commission. The Chancery Court also collects delinquent property taxes for the County and the cities of Murfreesboro, LaVergne, and Smyrna. The Rutherford County Commissioner Craig HarrisannouncedJudge McFarlin'sretirement plans in a letter during Thursday night's commission meeting. In one 2016. When the Veteran's Treatment Court started in Rutherford County in 2015, Leslie was invited to join the treatment team & the same for Mental Health Court when they started in 2017. County Courthouse Suite 105 Janet doesnt prescribe to any formal treatment modality, but rather works alongside each client to develop a plan for the therapeutic process. I am Donna Scott Davenport and it is my privilege to serve Rutherford County as Juvenile Court Judge. "It is with deepest emotions I humbly submit this letter of resignation for General Sessions Judge, Part One so that I may officially retire as of October 1, 2021, McFarlin wrote in a letter to commissioners. 8.45 Judge Scarlett Motion. When Lori was introduced to Recovery Courts, she quickly saw the benefits of problem-solving courts for her community and the population she serves and knew she had to get involved. She then went on to work at the state correctional facility in Baltimore MD for 5 years as an addictions counselor. 9.00 Judge Turner docket. Signs will be placed outside of the courtroom to remind persons to be seated at the appropriate place or as directed by the Court. Rutherford County General Sessions Court Judicial Center 116 West Lytle Street Murfreesboro , TN 37130 Phone: 615-217-0069 (Civil) Fax: 615-898-7801 (Civil) Phone: 615-898-7831 (Criminal) Fax: 615-898-7835 (Criminal) Website | Directions We're sorry your court map could not be found. Johnny then went on to work in various correctional agencies, including the Correctional Work Center and CCA. Learn about all County Government Responses to COVID-19. Rutherford Opioid Board Search Judge Donna Scott Davenport Menu Judiciary Local Court Rules Forms Court Staff Request a Video Hearing FAQ Juvenile Court 1710 South Church Street Suite 1 Murfreesboro, TN 37130 Phone: (615) 898-7972 Fax: (615) 713-3382 Judge Donna Scott Davenport