Cynthia Cheatham Law in the Media

A judge who recuses himself or herself, whether on the judge's own initiative or on motion of a party, shall not participate in selecting his or her successor, absent the agreement of all parties.

Tenn. Sup. Ct. R. 10B, § 1.04

Note: This rule re: recusal was passed within approximately three weeks of the certiorari judge dismissing all adverse findings against Ms. Cheatham and restoring her perfect discipline record which remains unblemished.