--- title: "J. Lee Bailey III | KnowJudges" canonical: "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/j-lee-bailey-iii-tn-general-sessions-court-judge-maury" page_type: "judge_profile" updated: "2026-08-02" --- # J. Lee Bailey III Tennessee General Sessions Court, Maury County · General Sessions Court Judge ## Profile - Court: Tennessee General Sessions Court, Maury County - State: Tennessee - Role: General Sessions Court Judge - Service status: active - Last verified: 2026-07-26 ## Summary Official statewide and applicable court procedural guidance applies to this judge. ## Biography ### Professional career - J. Lee Bailey III is a judge of the Maury County General Sessions Court in Tennessee, elected in 1998 and re‐elected in 2006, 2014, and 2022 - Early Career: held the role of Assistant District Attorney for the 22nd Judicial District from 1992 until his election to the bench in 1998 ### Education - UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS Law School 1992 - VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY Undergraduate 1989 ### Additional information - His background in prosecutorial work informs his judicial approach, and he is recognized for his service in both criminal and juvenile matters ## Before you appear - Read the judge-specific standing order first when one is listed. - Check the docket and case orders for requirements that supersede broader guidance. - Confirm current remote-access and courtroom technology arrangements before the proceeding. ## Courtroom Rules ### media coverage and recording Scope: statewide Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 30 allows media coverage of public judicial proceedings subject to the presiding judge's control and requires written media requests at least two business days before the proceeding unless waived. Evidence excerpt: Requests by representatives of the media for such coverage must be made in writing to the presiding judge not less than two (2) business days before the proceeding is scheduled to begin. [Rule 30: Media Guidelines](https://www.tncourts.gov/courts/supreme-court/rules/supreme-court-rules/rule-30-media-guidelines) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### recording restrictions Scope: statewide Tennessee Rule 30 prohibits media coverage of jury selection, jurors, closed proceedings, and certain minor or juvenile-court participants. Evidence excerpt: Media coverage of jury selection is prohibited. [Rule 30: Media Guidelines](https://www.tncourts.gov/courts/supreme-court/rules/supreme-court-rules/rule-30-media-guidelines) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### remote technology Scope: statewide Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 55 permits teleconferencing, video conferencing, or other technology for court proceedings at the discretion of the trial or appellate court. Evidence excerpt: The use of teleconferencing, video conferencing or other technology to conduct court proceedings or other court business remotely is permissible at the discretion of the trial or appellate court. [Rule 55: Use of Technology for Court Proceedings](https://www.tncourts.gov/courts/supreme-court/rules/supreme-court-rules/rule-55-use-technology-court-proceedings) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ## Sources - [Official profile](https://www.tncourts.gov/courts/general-sessions-courts/judges/j-lee-bailey-iii) - [Official roster](https://www.tncourts.gov/courts/general-sessions-courts/judges/j-lee-bailey-iii) - [Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts official judicial roster](https://www.tncourts.gov/courts/general-sessions-courts/judges/j-lee-bailey-iii) - [Rule 30: Media Guidelines](https://www.tncourts.gov/courts/supreme-court/rules/supreme-court-rules/rule-30-media-guidelines) - [Rule 55: Use of Technology for Court Proceedings](https://www.tncourts.gov/courts/supreme-court/rules/supreme-court-rules/rule-55-use-technology-court-proceedings) - [J. Lee Bailey III](https://www.tncourts.gov/courts/general-sessions-courts/judges/j-lee-bailey-iii) ## JSON-LD ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/j-lee-bailey-iii-tn-general-sessions-court-judge-maury", "url": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/j-lee-bailey-iii-tn-general-sessions-court-judge-maury", "name": "J. Lee Bailey III | KnowJudges", "description": "J. Lee Bailey III, Tennessee General Sessions Court, Maury County. Source-linked judicial identity, courtroom procedures, and presentation guidance.", "dateModified": "2026-08-02", "isPartOf": { "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/#website" }, "mainEntity": { "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/j-lee-bailey-iii-tn-general-sessions-court-judge-maury#judge" } }, { "@type": "Person", "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/j-lee-bailey-iii-tn-general-sessions-court-judge-maury#judge", "name": "J. 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