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Gen. Sessions Judge
James F. Watson
General Sessions Judge
McMinn County Courthouse
6 East Madison Ave.
Athens, TN  37303
 423-745-1923
The General Sessions Court has jurisdiction to conduct preliminary trials in felony cases and may finally dispose of all misdemeanors.  This court handles all juvenile court cases involving offenders through 17 years of age, and civil cases involving amounts not more than $10,000.  All hearings are held without juries.  This office is elected to an 8 year term.
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