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2026 Calendar

Updated 7/10/2026

One change: Wellness Court on August 21st has been canceled and Judge Arnt will be in Chattooga County for Circuit.

Judge Thompson is not going to the Judges Summer Seminar and thus will be available for any Court business the week of July 27th.

Chief Judge Brian House Hosts Third Bailiff Training Seminar for the Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit

On Friday, July 24, Chief Judge Brian House welcomed bailiffs from the LMJC to Catoosa County for a Bailiff Training Seminar. The seminar brought together bailiffs from all four counties for a day dedicated to highlighting the systems that keep our courtrooms running safely and smoothly.
Judge House led the training himself discussing courtroom responsibilities from the basics of security, managing juries throughout a trial, while mixing in some trivia and fun giveaways. Topics included proper interactions with jurors, gathering exhibits and verdict forms, safely escorting jurors to and from deliberations and other courtroom conduct.
This seminar reflects Judge House’s commitment to investing in the people who make the day-to-day work of the courts possible.
The Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit is grateful to every bailiff across the circuit for the dedication and professionalism they bring to the courtroom every day. Thank you for your service, and for the vital role you play throughout our circuit.

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The LMJC welcomes Torey Hatton as Judicial Assistant to Judge House effective July 20, 2026. Emails related to cases assigned to Judge House can be emailed to thatton@lmjc.net.

Need an Interpreter?

See the NEW Interpreter tab that includes an Interpreter Request Form. Requests must be submitted 10 business days before your scheduled hearing. Please email your request forms to the Court Administrators.

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Important Update!

Tara Page was recently hired to replace the irreplaceable Keith Bates as Chief Court Administrator. If you have a calendar or update to the LMJC Calendar, please CC her on any emails. She will be training on updating the website and this will provide her with the information she will need. My last day is August 31st and she will take over September 1st.

Chattooga County Criminal Week

Per Judge Hise, ALL guilty pleas must be completed by the end of Court on August 6th, 2026. After that, NO negotiated pleas will be accepted.

Judge Hise is requiring attorneys to use this Child Support Addendum.

The LMJC Website prevents us from posting this Addendum in Word format. If you need a copy to save for future use, email the Court Administrator and ask for a Word copy of the Child Support Addendum to be emailed.

All parts of this addendum must be completed. This addendum may be completed by the parties or by the Court. Do not delete paragraphs which do not apply.

CADA Assuming Acting District AttorneyThe Standing Orders Page is up and running. The link is at the top of the menu to the left.Attorneys and Admins

If you need a universal docking station to use on our Court Presentation System, this one is under $10 and works just fine with our system.

Mental Health Evals

Once a Superior Court Judge has signed a mental evaluation for DBHDD (Department Of Behavioral Health And Developmental Disabilities), a copy of the signed order MUST be sent immediately to Amy Brown in Judge Arnt’s office.