UPDATE as of November 19, 2020 -- Reminder that Face Coverings Are Required in Courtrooms and Courthouse Clerks' Offices along with Temperature Checks
As a reminder from the Court Clerk’s office, the Tennessee Supreme Court Order reiterates that the Court’s July 9 Order mandating face coverings for all persons who enter the courthouse for court-related business is still in full effect and prohibits anyone with COVID-19 from participating in an in-person proceeding. In addition, the Order directs judges to schedule and conduct in-person hearings in a manner that minimizes wait times in courthouse hallways, which often have limited space for social distancing.
Anyone with a fever, cough, flu like symptoms, or recent exposure to the virus should contact the Court Clerk’s office before arrival. Please also tell court staff if you have been diagnosed with COVID-19 or if you live with or are in close proximity with someone who has been diagnosed. Documentation of testing or from a physician is required.
In an effort to help minimize the spread of COVID-19, temperature checks will be performed at security screening stations for everyone who enters. Please allow extra time for these safety measures.
As a reminder from the Court Clerk’s office, the Tennessee Supreme Court Order reiterates that the Court’s July 9 Order mandating face coverings for all persons who enter the courthouse for court-related business is still in full effect and prohibits anyone with COVID-19 from participating in an in-person proceeding. In addition, the Order directs judges to schedule and conduct in-person hearings in a manner that minimizes wait times in courthouse hallways, which often have limited space for social distancing.
Anyone with a fever, cough, flu like symptoms, or recent exposure to the virus should contact the Court Clerk’s office before arrival. Please also tell court staff if you have been diagnosed with COVID-19 or if you live with or are in close proximity with someone who has been diagnosed. Documentation of testing or from a physician is required.
In an effort to help minimize the spread of COVID-19, temperature checks will be performed at security screening stations for everyone who enters. Please allow extra time for these safety measures.
Grand Jury to Meet November 16
(WJLE) The next term of the DeKalb County Grand Jury will meet on Monday, November 16th, 2020, pursuant to T.C.A. 40-12-105.“It is the duty of your grand jurors to investigate any public offense which they know or have reason to believe has been committed and which is triable or indictable in the county. Any person having knowledge or proof that an offense has been committed may apply to testify before the grand jury subject to the provisions of Tennessee Code Annotated 40-12-105. The foreman in this county is presently Ms. Katherine Pack, 1 Public Square, Room 201, Smithville, Tennessee, 37166,” said Circuit Court Clerk Susan Martin.
“The grand jury will next meet on Monday, the 16th day of November, 2020, at 9:00 a.m.. You may be prosecuted for perjury for any oral or written statement which you make under oath to the grand jury, when you know the statement to be false, and when the statement touches on a matter material to the point in question,” said Martin.
(WJLE) The next term of the DeKalb County Grand Jury will meet on Monday, November 16th, 2020, pursuant to T.C.A. 40-12-105.“It is the duty of your grand jurors to investigate any public offense which they know or have reason to believe has been committed and which is triable or indictable in the county. Any person having knowledge or proof that an offense has been committed may apply to testify before the grand jury subject to the provisions of Tennessee Code Annotated 40-12-105. The foreman in this county is presently Ms. Katherine Pack, 1 Public Square, Room 201, Smithville, Tennessee, 37166,” said Circuit Court Clerk Susan Martin.
“The grand jury will next meet on Monday, the 16th day of November, 2020, at 9:00 a.m.. You may be prosecuted for perjury for any oral or written statement which you make under oath to the grand jury, when you know the statement to be false, and when the statement touches on a matter material to the point in question,” said Martin.
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.
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.
Notice: If you have court on November 2nd, 2020 with Judge Gibson, it has been rescheduled until Monday, November 9th at 11 a.m.
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, December 2, 2020
General Sessions Criminal Docket Thursday, December 3, 2020 General Sessions Criminal Docket |
Wednesday, November 4, 2020
General Sessions Criminal Docket Thursday, November 5, 2020 General Sessions Criminal Docket Monday, November 9, 2020 General Sessions Criminal Docket Thursday, November 12, 2020 General Sessions Criminal Docket Wednesday, November 18, 2020 General Sessions Criminal Docket Thursday, November 19, 2020 General Sessions Criminal 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.
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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Thursday, November 5, 2020 - RESET FOR MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16 due to COVID outbreak in the Circuit Court Clerk's office
Circuit Criminal Dockets Monday, November 16, 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