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Municipal Courts In Tennessee - A Constitutional And Statutory Primer, Sid Hemsley
Municipal Courts In Tennessee - A Constitutional And Statutory Primer, Sid Hemsley
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This paper will first examine the constitutional and statutory underpinnings of municipal courts in Tennessee. Then it will briefly review the jurisidiction of municipal courts, the selection of municipal court judges, and municipal court penalties. Finally, it will take a look at the recent case of Summers v. Thompson, Tenn. Sup. Ct., No. 23, filed May 23, 1988. That case has a significant bearing on all of those topics, and it has some implications for what municipal courts will look like in the future. No pretense is made that every important thing is said or every important case is cited …
Legal Considerations Involved In The Hiring Decision (Or "Do I Really Have To Hire That Person?"), Sid Hemsley
Legal Considerations Involved In The Hiring Decision (Or "Do I Really Have To Hire That Person?"), Sid Hemsley
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Covers such topics as the employment contract in Tennessee; state employment legislation affecting hiring; and various types of discrimination.
The Police Response To Domestic Violence Incidents, Phillip E. Keith
The Police Response To Domestic Violence Incidents, Phillip E. Keith
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Within the past few years, domestic violence has come to the forefront in demanding the attention of the criminal justice system. This report explains many of the myths associated with domestic violence, reviews the literature on domestic violence, and provides practical steps for establishing policies and procedures related to domestic violence within law enforcement agencies.
MTAS Municipal Law Enforcement Management Report no. 1