UPDATE as of July 10, 2020 -- Face Coverings Required in Courtrooms and Courthouse Clerks' Offices Starting Monday, July 13
(WJLE) Face coverings will be required for all persons having business with the courts and clerk’s offices at the courthouse in DeKalb County and throughout Tennessee starting Monday, July 13 after an order from the state Supreme Court.
In DeKalb County, persons may obtain free masks at the local health department.
The mandate expands a previous declaration of a state of emergency in the state’s court system as a response to the threat of COVID-19.
“Under the terms of this order, the courts of Tennessee remain open, consistent with the Judicial Branch’s obligation to mitigate the risks associated with COVID-19,” the order, filed Friday, indicates.
Nearly anyone entering a courthouse or other building where court facilities are located including the public, judges, attorneys, law enforcement officers, and court clerks and their employees will be required to wear a face covering over their nose and mouth at all times while inside the building.
Children under 12 and persons with breathing issues due to an underlying health condition or other “bona fide” medical conditions are not required to wear the coverings.
The order encourages judges to work “with local law enforcement and other county officials to ensure that, to the extent possible, courthouses remain accessible to carry out essential constitutional functions and time sensitive proceedings.”
Chief Justice Jeffrey S. Bivins on March 13 declared the initial state of emergency in the courts. That was extended May 26, at which time it was mandated jurors wear face coverings, while easing the suspension of in-person court proceedings.
The new mandate applies to all courts and court clerks’ offices, except administrative courts within the Executive Branch and federal courts and federal court clerks’ offices in the state. It’s ordered in addition to any applicable executive orders issued by the governor and local officials.
Most courtrooms in Tennessee are not located in stand-alone facilities but instead share space in courthouses with a variety of other governmental offices and agencies.
Gov. Bill Lee also granted authority to local governments to declare mask mandates, and some county mayors have moved to require them. Lee’s announcement came July 3 and granted local authority to counties as coronavirus cases spike across Tennessee.
(WJLE) Face coverings will be required for all persons having business with the courts and clerk’s offices at the courthouse in DeKalb County and throughout Tennessee starting Monday, July 13 after an order from the state Supreme Court.
In DeKalb County, persons may obtain free masks at the local health department.
The mandate expands a previous declaration of a state of emergency in the state’s court system as a response to the threat of COVID-19.
“Under the terms of this order, the courts of Tennessee remain open, consistent with the Judicial Branch’s obligation to mitigate the risks associated with COVID-19,” the order, filed Friday, indicates.
Nearly anyone entering a courthouse or other building where court facilities are located including the public, judges, attorneys, law enforcement officers, and court clerks and their employees will be required to wear a face covering over their nose and mouth at all times while inside the building.
Children under 12 and persons with breathing issues due to an underlying health condition or other “bona fide” medical conditions are not required to wear the coverings.
The order encourages judges to work “with local law enforcement and other county officials to ensure that, to the extent possible, courthouses remain accessible to carry out essential constitutional functions and time sensitive proceedings.”
Chief Justice Jeffrey S. Bivins on March 13 declared the initial state of emergency in the courts. That was extended May 26, at which time it was mandated jurors wear face coverings, while easing the suspension of in-person court proceedings.
The new mandate applies to all courts and court clerks’ offices, except administrative courts within the Executive Branch and federal courts and federal court clerks’ offices in the state. It’s ordered in addition to any applicable executive orders issued by the governor and local officials.
Most courtrooms in Tennessee are not located in stand-alone facilities but instead share space in courthouses with a variety of other governmental offices and agencies.
Gov. Bill Lee also granted authority to local governments to declare mask mandates, and some county mayors have moved to require them. Lee’s announcement came July 3 and granted local authority to counties as coronavirus cases spike across Tennessee.
UPDATE as of May 18, 2020 -- DeKalb County Criminal and General Sessions Courts To Resume
Judge Gary McKenzie will be conducting criminal court on Tuesday, May 19 while Judge Bratten Cook, II will hold General Sessions Court on Wednesday and Thursday, May 20 & 21. All court sessions begin at 9 a.m. Defendants scheduled for an appearance before the judges on those days are to be present in-person. Social distancing practices will be observed during the proceedings and only a few people at a time will be permitted in the courtroom.“Everyone will need to enter through the east side (ramp side) of the Courthouse. We will be signing Defendants in and sending them back to their cars to await a phone call from my office telling them it’s time to come into the building,” said Circuit Court Clerk Susan Martin.
For more information about how the proceedings are to be conducted or to make sure you are scheduled for an appearance call 615-597-5711 or visit www.dekalbtennessee.com/circuitcourtclerk and then click the courts and dockets link.
Judge Gary McKenzie will be conducting criminal court on Tuesday, May 19 while Judge Bratten Cook, II will hold General Sessions Court on Wednesday and Thursday, May 20 & 21. All court sessions begin at 9 a.m. Defendants scheduled for an appearance before the judges on those days are to be present in-person. Social distancing practices will be observed during the proceedings and only a few people at a time will be permitted in the courtroom.“Everyone will need to enter through the east side (ramp side) of the Courthouse. We will be signing Defendants in and sending them back to their cars to await a phone call from my office telling them it’s time to come into the building,” said Circuit Court Clerk Susan Martin.
For more information about how the proceedings are to be conducted or to make sure you are scheduled for an appearance call 615-597-5711 or visit www.dekalbtennessee.com/circuitcourtclerk and then click the courts and dockets link.
UPDATE as of May 7, 2020 -- DeKalb County Criminal Court To Resume
DeKalb County Criminal Court will resume on Tuesday, May 19. According to Circuit Court Clerk Susan Martin, Judge Gary McKenzie will be that day are to be present in-person. Social distancing practices will be observed during the proceedings and only a few people at a time will be permitted in the courtroom.
For more information about how the proceedings are to be conducted that day or to make sure you are scheduled for an appearance call 615-597-5711 or visit www.dekalbtennessee.com/circuitcourtclerk and then click the courts and dockets link.
DeKalb County Criminal Court will resume on Tuesday, May 19. According to Circuit Court Clerk Susan Martin, Judge Gary McKenzie will be that day are to be present in-person. Social distancing practices will be observed during the proceedings and only a few people at a time will be permitted in the courtroom.
For more information about how the proceedings are to be conducted that day or to make sure you are scheduled for an appearance call 615-597-5711 or visit www.dekalbtennessee.com/circuitcourtclerk and then click the courts and dockets link.
Courts and Dockets ...
The motion dockets available on this website are for informational purposes only. Additions and modifications will be reflected only on the original dockets and not on this website. General Sessions Civil Dockets are usually available by noon the day preceding a court date. We will post preliminary dockets as they become available. Dockets are subject to change without notice. Please note these online dockets are not the official court dockets and should not be used for legal purposes.
General Sessions Court
Traffic tickets (DeKalb County and Tennessee Highway Patrol), misdemeanor charges, small claims court, orders of protection, detainer warrants, TWRA citations, misdemeanor expungements, including, but not limited to, cases not otherwise specified.
Traffic tickets (DeKalb County and Tennessee Highway Patrol), misdemeanor charges, small claims court, orders of protection, detainer warrants, TWRA citations, misdemeanor expungements, including, but not limited to, cases not otherwise specified.
General Sessions Court Dockets
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Wednesday, June 3, 2020
General Sessions Criminal Docket General Sessions Orders of Protection Docket Thursday, June 4, 2020 General Sessions Criminal Docket General Sessions Orders of Protection Docket Wednesday, June 10, 2020 General Sessions Traffic Docket Thursday, June 11, 2020 General Sessions Criminal Docket General Sessions Orders of Protection Docket Wednesday, June 17, 2020 General Sessions Traffic Docket Thursday, June 18, 2020 General Sessions Criminal Docket General Sessions Orders of Protection Docket Wednesday, June 24, 2020 General Sessions Traffic Docket Thursday, June 25, 2020 General Sessions Criminal Docket |
Wednesday, July 1, 2020
General Sessions Traffic Docket Thursday, July 2, 2020 General Sessions Criminal Docket General Sessions Orders of Protection Docket Wednesday, July 8, 2020 No Court Thursday, July 9, 2020 No Court Wednesday, July 15, 2020 General Sessions Traffic Docket Thursday, July 16, 2020 General Sessions Criminal Docket General Sessions Orders of Protection Docket |
Circuit Court - Civil
Divorce records, child support, adoptions, workers' compensation suits, including, but not limited to, cases not otherwise specified.
Divorce records, child support, adoptions, workers' compensation suits, including, but not limited to, cases not otherwise specified.
Monday, June 29, 2020
Circuit Civil Dockets
Circuit Civil Dockets
Circuit Court - Criminal
Including, but not limited to, felony convictions, appeals and bound overs from General Sessions Court.
Including, but not limited to, felony convictions, appeals and bound overs from General Sessions Court.
Criminal Court Dockets
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Tuesday, July 14, 2020
Circuit Criminal Dockets |
Juvenile Court
Any judicial proceedings involving a child who is under the chronological age of eighteen (18) years, and who has not been previously transferred to adult court. All records are sealed.
Any judicial proceedings involving a child who is under the chronological age of eighteen (18) years, and who has not been previously transferred to adult court. All records are sealed.
DeKalb County Circuit Court | 1 Public Square - Room 201 | Smithville, Tennessee 37166
615-597-5711 | Fax: 615-597-9919 | Jury Information: 615-464-6590
Office Hours: Monday - Friday -- 8:00am - 4:30pm
615-597-5711 | Fax: 615-597-9919 | Jury Information: 615-464-6590
Office Hours: Monday - Friday -- 8:00am - 4:30pm