Court Rules

Court-wide rules

Applies court-wide

These 299 rules apply across Shelby County Circuit Court, Tennessee. Where this judge's own standing orders above address the same topic, the judge's requirement controls.

Filing Requirements

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  • Applies to
    Motion

    A new-trial motion based on evidentiary error must identify the particular testimony admitted or rejected by quoting it or describing it with sufficient specificity.

  • Applies to
    Transcript

    The new-trial rule must be copied into the transcript of every appealed case in which a new trial was sought based on charge error or evidentiary admission or rejection.

  • Applies to
    Consent order

    Requesting return of attested consent-order copies requires including self-addressed return envelopes and copies of the order; otherwise, the clerk need not mail them.

Filing Timing

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  • A Divorce Referee finding becomes final unless a written appeal motion is filed within 10 days, stating the requested relief and the alleged error.

  • An irreconcilable-differences divorce may not be heard until 60 days after filing when there are no children or 90 days after filing when there are children.

  • Deadline
    7 court days

    A written motion and notice of hearing must be served at least seven days before the hearing unless the Rules or a court order specify a different period.

E-Filing

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  • Applies to
    Pleadings and other papers

    The Circuit Court and Chancery Court of Tennessee for the Thirtieth Judicial District at Memphis adopt electronic filing, and electronically filed pleadings and other papers are treated as written papers.

  • Counsel and pro se litigants filing electronically must agree to the stated Terms of Use and comply with the E-Filing Rules in Appendix 3.

  • Applies to
    Motion

    Attorneys must use the online motion form on the Clerk's website to set motions for hearing.

Service

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  • Applies to
    Motion brief
    Service
    Mail to all parties

    Service copies to all adverse parties must meet the same 45-day or 15-day deadlines applicable to the proponent's or respondent's filings.

  • Applies to
    Notice of hearing
    Service
    Mail to all parties

    Notice of the hearing must be mailed to all adversary counsel or, for an unrepresented party, to that party's last known address.

  • Applies to
    Order

    When an unrepresented opposing party exists, the preparer must send it the proposed order and notice of the presentation time and place so that it may object or submit its own order.

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About Judge Felicia Corbin-Johnson

- Elected Circuit Court Judge on September 1, 2014. - Division One is revising and implementing its procedures under the modified Order of the Tennessee Supreme Court on Covid-19.

- Courtroom: Room 204 - Courtroom clerk: Division One courtroom clerk - Phone: (901) 222-3827 -

Common questions about Judge Felicia Corbin-Johnson's rules

What must be included with motion filings before Judge Felicia Corbin-Johnson?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. The first page of a motion must state under the docket number whether the motion should be heard in person, by Zoom, or on brief without oral argument.

View ruleSource: page 2, section MOTIONS – NON-DISPOSITIVE & DISPOSITIVE MOTIONS

How may parties contact Judge Felicia Corbin-Johnson's chambers?

The rule addresses phone communications. A telephonic status conference may be requested through Bryant Bailey, with prompt notice when the matter is time-sensitive.

View ruleSource: page 1, section ANNOUNCEMENTS

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Felicia Corbin-Johnson?

Advance notice is not fully stated in the structured details. Attorneys or parties seeking a trial continuance may address the Court during announcements or file a motion and must notify the Court promptly so the vacated dates can be reassigned.

View ruleSource: page 3, section JURY & BENCH TRIALS

Is electronic filing required before Judge Felicia Corbin-Johnson?

Electronic filing is permitted for the covered filings. Attorneys and parties may submit orders in person, by email to Division 1, or through the orders-to-be-entered box in Room 208.

View ruleSource: page 1, section ORDERS

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge Felicia Corbin-Johnson?

The rule addresses filing timing, filing status, or cure windows. A proposed order must be presented to the court for entry within seven days under the local rules.

View ruleSource: page 2, section MOTIONS – NON-DISPOSITIVE & DISPOSITIVE MOTIONS
Complete rules summary for Judge Felicia Corbin-Johnson

Attorneys and parties may submit orders in person, by email to Division 1, or through the orders-to-be-entered box in Room 208.

A telephonic status conference may be requested through Bryant Bailey, with prompt notice when the matter is time-sensitive.

The first page of a motion must state under the docket number whether the motion should be heard in person, by Zoom, or on brief without oral argument.

A proposed order must be presented to the court for entry within seven days under the local rules.

Attorneys or parties seeking a trial continuance may address the Court during announcements or file a motion and must notify the Court promptly so the vacated dates can be reassigned.

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