Retired Judge Larry Logan Granted Change of Venue Request

HUNTINGDON (March 27) — Friday morning, retired Carroll County General Sessions/Juvenile Court Judge Larry Logan was granted a change of venue request for his case against the State of Tennessee, in the event that his court case goes to trial.

On Saturday, November 30, 2024, Logan was arrested by the Tennessee Highway Patrol and charged with Driving Under the Influence and Possession of a Handgun While Driving Under the Influence. Because the incident occurred in Atwood, his trial was initially planned to occur in Carroll County.

Because Logan served as a high-profile public official in Carroll County for over 40 years, his lawyers requested for his trial to take place outside of the county.

Senior Trial Court Judge Roy Morgan heard Logan's request and shared his thoughts on a venue change.

He told prosecution and defense that, while it is possible to find a fair and impartial jury within Carroll County, it would take a lot more time to vet the jury members.

Judge Morgan recommended that the venue be changed to Madison County. While Madison County residents have likely heard about Logan's case, he said it is unlikely that the majority of them paid attention to any rumors circulating around the matter.

Jack Arnold, the traffic safety resource prosecutor on this case, argued that judges are not as high-profile as people in the law profession might believe. However, Judge Morgan told him that most residents in a small area like Carroll County are aware of and have likely come in contact with their General Sessions and Juvenile Court Judge.

Judge Morgan ruled in favor of a change in venue and rescheduled Logan's trial date in accordance.
Logan's next court appearance is Friday, April 10 at the Carroll County Courthouse. Judge Morgan said that if defense and prosecution are unable to "put the matter to rest" on this date, the case will go to trial in Madison County on May 26 and 27, beginning at 8:30 a.m.