Metropolitan Code of Nashville and Davidson County § 2.56.400 Creation.
2.56.400 - Creation.
There is hereby created the justice integration services of the metropolitan government (JIS).
(Ord. BL2003-42 § 1, 2003; Ord. 92-415 § 1, 1992)
Justice Integration Services
Metropolitan Code of Nashville and Davidson County tit. 2, div. I, ch. 2.56, art. VII
in effectMetropolitan Code of Nashville and Davidson County § 2.56.410 Purpose.
2.56.410 - Purpose.
The purpose of the JIS is to improve the administration of justice through the creation and operation of comprehensive integrated management information systems and to promulgate and implement minimum uniform standards for all participating agencies. The goals to be accomplished are to: (1) create a modern simplified system or systems for managing justice information; (2) provide quick and easy access to information; (3) expedite case processing; (4) enhance productivity and efficiency by the use of technology; (5) reduce costs and increase revenue; and (6) plan for future needs.
(Ord. 92-415 § 2, 1992)
Metropolitan Code of Nashville and Davidson County § 2.56.420 Membership.
2.56.420 - Membership.
Those eligible for membership in JIS are all metropolitan government elected and/or appointed officials, departments, and/or agencies involved in the administration of justice, including, but not limited to the following: Chancery court judges, circuit court clerk, circuit court judges, clerk and master, criminal court clerk, criminal court judges, district attorney general, juvenile court clerk, juvenile court judge, metropolitan general sessions court judges, probate court judge, public defender, police department, sheriff, criminal justice planning unit, and office of family safety.
(Ord. BL2016-311 § 2, 2016; Amdt. 1 to Ord. 92-415, 10/6/92; Ord. 92-415 § 3, 1992)
Metropolitan Code of Nashville and Davidson County § 2.56.430 Policy committee.
2.56.430 - Policy committee.
The policy committee will be the primary decision and policy making entity of the JIS. The policy committee shall coordinate, approve and implement the design, development and operation of the JIS. Only members of the JIS shall be eligible to serve on the policy committee. The policy committee shall adopt bylaws to provide for the governance of the JIS.
(Ord. 92-415 § 4, 1992)
Metropolitan Code of Nashville and Davidson County § 2.56.440 Presiding officer.
2.56.440 - Presiding officer.
Pursuant to the bylaws, the members of JIS shall select a presiding officer who shall act as the administrative head of JIS and who shall serve in that capacity for a term established by the bylaws.
(Ord. 92-415 § 5, 1992)
Metropolitan Code of Nashville and Davidson County § 2.56.450 Powers.
2.56.450 - Powers.
The JIS shall have the power to:
A. Establish bylaws, policies, procedures and standards for the development and ongoing management of justice related information systems which will be integrated;
B. Enforce the bylaws, procedures, policies and standards set by the JIS;
C. Provide a centralized mechanism for the acquisition and maintenance of all justice related automated solutions;
D. Employ such persons and maintain such facilities as are necessary to exercise the powers and perform the duties of JIS within its budgetary limitations;
E. In conformity with applicable legal requirements of the metropolitan government, authorize or enter into contracts and purchase or lease such equipment, software, services and supplies as necessary to exercise the powers and perform the duties of the JIS; and
F. Take such other actions as are necessary to further the purpose of the JIS.
(Ord. 92-415 § 6, 1992)
Metropolitan Code of Nashville and Davidson County § 2.56.460 Duties.
2.56.460 - Duties.
The JIS shall have the duty to:
A. Provide assistance to each of the JIS participating agencies in assessing their automation needs;
B. Provide an accounting of revenues collected by JIS on behalf of each participating agency (when amounts are attributable to a participating agency);
C. Provide each JIS agency with supportive services in the form of installation, training and maintenance for JIS approved hardware and software which is not shared between two or more JIS agencies;
D. Provide each JIS agency with supportive services in the form of installation, training, electronic back-up and maintenance for hardware, software and data that is shared between two or more JIS agencies;
E. Provide services to ensure data integrity within the parameters established by the policy committee; and
F. Insure that all automated solutions conform to the general government-wide standards of the metropolitan government and participate in the formulation and revision of those standards.
(Ord. 92-415 § 7, 1992)
Metropolitan Code of Nashville and Davidson County § 2.56.470 Exemption.
2.56.470 - Exemption.
All employees of the JIS shall be exempt from the classified service and from civil service regulations.
(Ord. 92-415 § 8, 1992)
Source: Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, Metropolitan Code and Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/tn/metro_government_of_nashville_and_davidson_county/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=CD_TIT2AD_DIVICOOFOFDE_CH2.56MECO_ARTVIIJUINSEFetched: 10/28/2026