Lila Statom at a glance
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Lila Statom
General Sessions Court Judge · Tennessee General Sessions Court, Hamilton County
Biography
Professional career
- Lila J. Statom is a judge of the Hamilton County General Sessions Court in Tennessee, appointed in 2012 and re‐elected in 2014 and 2022, with a background in public prosecution and a focus on mental health and recovery courts
- Judge Statom serves in Division IV of the Hamilton County General Sessions Court in Chattanooga, Tennessee
- She has presided over the Hamilton County General Sessions Mental Health Court and also serves as a substitute judge for the misdemeanor Drug Recovery Court
Education
Additional information
- Appointed by then‐Governor Bill Haslam on December 17, 2012 to fill a vacancy caused by the resignation of Hon.
- Before joining the judiciary, Statom was an assistant district attorney in the Hamilton County District Attorney’s Office for 14 years, after initially serving in the Nashville District Attorney’s Office for 10 years.
- Judge Statom has been a vocal advocate for expanded treatment options for individuals with mental health and substance use issues, citing rising overdose rates in Tennessee.
- She has also been active in professional organizations such as the Tennessee General Sessions Judges Conference and the Impaired Driving Advisory Council
Applicable Court Rules & Procedures
Recording and broadcasting
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.
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 ↗
Statewide
Tennessee Rule 30 prohibits media coverage of jury selection, jurors, closed proceedings, and certain minor or juvenile-court participants.
Media coverage of jury selection is prohibited.Rule 30: Media Guidelines ↗
Remote appearances
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.
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 ↗
Published courtroom rules
Shared court rules
Rule 30: Media Guidelines
Tennessee General Sessions Court, Hamilton County
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Official source ↗ · Collected 2026-07-26Sources
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Biography sources checked August 2, 2026.
Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts official judicial roster
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View Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts official judicial roster ↗Rule 30: Media Guidelines
Statewide source · HTML · Source checked July 26, 2026
View Rule 30: Media Guidelines ↗Rule 55: Use of Technology for Court Proceedings
Statewide source · HTML · Source checked July 26, 2026
View Rule 55: Use of Technology for Court Proceedings ↗