Judge David Bales goes on medical leave

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) –  Hamilton County Judge David Bales is immediately stepping down from the bench for medical leave.

The General Sessions Court Judge was recently treated for cancer.

The Judge says he returned to work too quickly.

He now says he needs more time to rest and recuperate.

Judge Bales says this decision will help him return to the bench in the future with full strength to serve the citizens of Hamilton County.

Categories: Hamilton County, Local News

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