COVID Restrictions Lifted For Putnam County Justice Center
Visitors to the Putnam County Justice Center will no longer be required to wear face masks. That after a Tennessee Supreme Court Order eased all COVID-19 restrictions. Social distancing will be reduced from six feet to three feet. Judicial districts and judges have discretion for courtroom capacity. The Order also encourages courts to continue to […]
Supreme Court Denies Putnam Man’s Appeal
The Tennessee Supreme Court has denied the appeal of a Putnam County man sentenced to 24 years in prison for attempted first-degree murder. James Alex Greer petitioned the Supreme Court to force the Putnam County Sheriff’s Department and the District Attorney’s office to hand over fingerprint and mouth swab evidence in the case. Upon consideration […]
DA Dunaway Has Mixed Feelings On TN Supreme Court Order
Thirteenth District Attorney Bryant Dunaway said he does not agree with the Tennessee Supreme Court’s decision to suspend jury trials. The Supreme Court ordered Tuesday to stop jury trials from November 23 through January 31, 2021 due to COVID. “I have mixed feelings about it,” Dunaway said. “I do not know how helpful it will […]
Submit Absentee Voting Application By July 30
The number of people requesting absentee ballots for the August election has held fairly steady in Overton County but has been much higher in Putnam County. That’s despite rule changes giving those uncomfortable with voting in person because of COVID-19 the chance to vote absentee. Overton County Elections Supervisor Craig Story said he expects the […]
Courts to Slowly Resume Operations
Courts across the state are preparing to slowly resume normal operations. District Attorney General Bryant Dunaway said the influx of new cases will be a challenge for local officials. “For the last couple of months grand juries have not met in our district,” Dunaway said. “They resumed meeting last week, so that will begin the […]
