Washington County, Tennessee Will Soon Replace Its Night Clerks With Judicial Commissioners To Handle After-Hours Duties At The Justice Center In Jonesborough. The New Plan, Approved By County Commissioners, Will Allow Four Judicial Commissioners To Take Over From Five Night Clerks And Provide Them With The Legal Authority To Sign Warrants, Set Bonds, And Issue Orders Of Protection. Court Officials Say This Change Brings Washington County In Line With 58 Other Counties Across Tennessee. Sheriff Keith Sexton Expressed Concern About The Potential Impact On Jail Population And Said He Will Monitor The Program Closely.