Tennessee Attorney CE audits & penalties
What happens if a attorney misses CE requirements in Tennessee, and how the board checks compliance — sourced from the official board.
Registration (Rule 9, Sec. 10.6): delinquent attorneys face summary suspension by court order; reinstatement requires completing delinquent requirements plus a $100 delinquent compliance fee and a $200 reinstatement fee. CLE (Rule 21): attorneys missing the Mar 31 Annual Report Statement deadline are assessed a $100 noncompliance fee on Apr 1; a Notice of Non-Compliance issues by Apr 30 requiring cure by May 31, and continued noncompliance leads to suspension of the law license.Verify with board
How compliance is checked
No audit process appears in the available data. Keep your certificates regardless — boards can request proof of completion at renewal or during an investigation.
Official source: Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts
Related
- Full requirements: Tennessee Attorney CE requirements
- When it's due: Tennessee Attorney license renewal deadline
- Know what counts: Tennessee Attorney CE category requirements
- What it costs: Tennessee Attorney license renewal fees
⚠️Don't learn this the hard way. Penalties are set by the board and can change — verify against the official source before relying on this summary.
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