17-4-101 - Legislative purpose and intent. - Tennessee Statutes

17-4-101. Legislative purpose and intent.

It is the declared purpose and intent of the general assembly by the passage of this chapter to:

     (1)  Assist the governor in finding and appointing the best qualified persons available for service on the appellate courts of this state, and to assist the electorate of this state in electing the best qualified persons to the courts;

     (2)  Better insulate the judges of the courts from political influence and pressure;

     (3)  Improve the administration of justice;

     (4)  Enhance the prestige of and respect for the courts by minimizing the necessity of political activities by appellate judges; and

     (5)  Make the courts less political.

[Acts 2009, ch. 517, § 1.]