Anderson County General Sessions Court Judge Don A. Layton will seek election to a fourth term this year.
Layton is the judge in General Sessions Court Division I in Clinton. He has presided over that court since 1998. General sessions judges serve eight-year terms.
“General Sessions Court Division I hears and processes more cases than any other court in Anderson County,” a press release said. “The Court produces more revenue than any other court in Anderson County.”
The press release said Layton is recognized throughout the state as a leader and innovator, and he has been chosen president of the 200-plus members of General Sessions Judges Conference. Layton is a frequent instructor and lecturer at state and educational conferences, the press release said.
Layton has been a civil mediator, U.S. Department of Energy hearing officer, college professor, state ethics hearing officer, and active member of the Anderson County community, among other experiences, the press release said.
During his years of service, the press release said, Layton has created a house arrest program, aggressive drug testing of defendant’s pending trial on drug charges, and detailed programs for rehabilitation of offenders. He currently is collaborating with other stakeholders to create a Misdemeanor Drug Court.
“I wish to thank my staff, the District Attorney General’s Office, Public Defender’s Office, and Court Clerk’s Office for making General Sessions Court Division I, one of the most professional and efficient courts in the State of Tennessee,” Layton said in the press release said. “I look forward to extending my 30 of public service on behalf of the people of Anderson County. I thank them for their confidence in the past and promise my continued service as General Sessions judge to be fair, professional, impartial, and efficient.”
The press release said Layton and his wife Mary have live in Oak Ridge and have been married for 52 years. They have two children, Amy and Chris, who are both public school educators, and two grandchildren.
More information will be added as it becomes available.
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