Carroll County, Tennessee Court Records
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Carroll County sits in western Tennessee and runs a multi-court judicial system that spans circuit, chancery, general sessions, juvenile, and several municipal courts. Records produced by these courts document civil disputes, criminal prosecutions, probate proceedings, and family law matters — creating the official written history of litigation within the county and serving as evidence, legal precedent, and tools for public accountability.
Locating Court Records in Carroll County
If you're searching for Carroll County court records, you have a few practical options. The Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts maintains official court resources and a statewide directory of clerk offices, while TennesseeCourts.us can help you identify publicly available court case information. Depending on what you need, records are available through individual clerk offices in person, by mail, through public access terminals at the courthouse, or via online search tools maintained by the state court system.
How to Look Up a Court Case in Carroll County?
The most direct route is to contact the clerk's office for the court that handled your case. Most county-level records are kept at the Carroll County Courthouse at 99 Court Square in Huntingdon. The courts and their clerk contacts are:
Carroll County Circuit Court / General Sessions Court / Juvenile Court
Address: 99 Court Square, Suite 103, Huntingdon, TN 38344-3726
Circuit Court Clerk: Sarah Bradberry
Phone: (Circuit Court Clerk): (731) 986-1932
Phone: (General Sessions Civil): (731) 986-1925
Phone: (Juvenile Court & Services): (731) 625-2277 or (731) 986-1947
Email: sbradberry@carroll.tn.org
Carroll County Chancery Court
Address: 99 Court Square, Suite 105, Huntingdon, TN 38344
Clerk & Master: Kenneth Todd
Phone: (731) 986-1920
Email: kenneth.todd@tncourts.gov
For online searches, the Tennessee Public Case History Search tool lets you look up cases handled by the Tennessee Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, and Court of Criminal Appeals. For municipal court matters, the Carroll County Municipal Court record search portal provides an online interface to search civil and criminal cases at the municipal level.
To request records by mail or in person, submit a completed Tennessee public records request form to the appropriate clerk's office. Be ready to supply a party name, case number, case type, and approximate filing date. A valid government-issued ID may be required when requesting documents classified as restricted or confidential.
If you're not sure which court handled a particular matter, the Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts clerk directory lists all Carroll County clerk offices and their contact information.
Are Court Records Public in Carroll County?
Tennessee's Public Records Act gives Tennessee citizens the right to access public records held by government entities, including courts. The Act covers state, county, and municipal court records, meaning the majority of Carroll County court records are available to any member of the public upon request.
Beyond the Public Records Act, Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 34 specifically governs public access to court records and affirms the public's right to inspect records maintained by state courts — unless a record is expressly excepted from inspection by law or court rule.
Certain records are withheld from public disclosure under Tennessee law and court rules. These include:
- Records identifying juveniles in the custody of or subject to proceedings in a court
- Personal information about victims in domestic violence proceedings
- Documents filed in adoption proceedings, which are sealed by statute
- Records that have been expunged or sealed by court order or statute
- Child abuse proceedings where ongoing disclosure could endanger the victim
- Court records sealed pursuant to a specific judicial order in any case type
When a record contains both public and restricted information, clerks may redact the confidential portions and release the rest. If you believe a record has been improperly withheld, you can seek review through the open records counsel at the Tennessee Comptroller's office.
Carroll County Criminal Court Records
Criminal cases in Carroll County are prosecuted in the Circuit Court, with certain lower-level offenses handled in General Sessions Court. The Circuit Court Clerk's office at Suite 103, 99 Court Square, Huntingdon, TN 38344, maintains all criminal case files arising from Circuit Court proceedings.
To request criminal court records, submit a completed public records request form to the Circuit Court Clerk by mail or in person. The clerk's office provides public access to criminal and civil records during normal business hours. You can also use the Tennessee Public Case History Search for appellate-level criminal case information and the municipal court's online search tool for cases at the city court level.
Arrest records in Carroll County are maintained separately from court records. The Carroll County Sheriff's Office handles arrests made within the county's unincorporated areas and is the primary source for arrest-related information:
Carroll County Sheriff's Office
Address: 126 West Paris Street, Huntingdon, TN 38344
Phone: (731) 986-8947
Municipal police departments within Carroll County also generate arrest records for incidents occurring within their respective city limits. Because arrest records and criminal court records are distinct documents held by separate agencies, a thorough criminal history search may require contacting both the Clerk of Court and the appropriate law enforcement agency. Note that expunged criminal records are removed from public access under Tennessee law and will not appear in response to a standard records request.
Carroll County Civil Court Records
Civil matters in Carroll County are distributed across several courts depending on case type and dollar amount. The Circuit Court handles a broad range of civil disputes, the Chancery Court addresses equity matters, complex commercial litigation, and foreclosures, and General Sessions Court handles smaller civil claims.
Civil court records are maintained by the clerk of the court in which the case was filed:
| Court | Clerk | Phone | Suite |
|---|---|---|---|
| Circuit Court | Sarah Bradberry | (731) 986-1932 | Suite 103 |
| Chancery Court | Kenneth Todd | (731) 986-1920 | Suite 105 |
| General Sessions (Civil) | Circuit Court Clerk's Office | (731) 986-1925 | Suite 103 |
To obtain civil records from any of these courts, submit a records request form along with case identifying information to the appropriate clerk. For civil matters handled at the municipal level across Carroll County's cities, the Carroll County Municipal Court record search allows online searches and notes that verified information can also be obtained by submitting a written request directly to the municipal court.
The Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts offers self-help resources for people navigating civil proceedings without an attorney, including procedural guidance for small claims and general sessions civil matters. Civil court forms are also available through the state court's online resources.
Carroll County Family Court Records
Family law matters in Carroll County — including divorce, child custody, child support, domestic violence proceedings, adoptions, and guardianships — are handled across several courts. Divorce cases and contested custody proceedings typically fall under the Circuit Court's jurisdiction, while the Chancery Court may handle certain domestic relations issues as well. The Juvenile Court addresses dependency, neglect, and delinquency matters involving minors.
Divorce records are generally public under Tennessee's Public Records Act and can be requested from the Circuit Court Clerk's office. If you need a certified copy of a divorce certificate from 1973 to the present, those are available through the Tennessee Office of Vital Records. To request one:
- Download and complete the Application for Certified Copy of Certificate of Divorce or Annulment
- Attach a valid government-issued photo ID bearing your signature
- Include a $15.00 fee (money order for mail requests)
- Mail or deliver in person to:
Tennessee Office of Vital Records
Address: 1st Floor, Andrew Johnson Tower, 710 James Robertson Parkway, Nashville, TN 37243
In-person hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
Marriage records from 1973 forward are similarly maintained by the Tennessee Office of Vital Records. Marriages recorded before 1973 are held by the Tennessee State Library and Archives. Certified copies of marriage certificates cost $15.00 each and require a completed Application for Certified Copy of Certificate of Marriage, valid ID, and the applicable fee submitted to the same Nashville address above.
Adoption records are sealed by statute in Tennessee and are not accessible through standard public records channels. Domestic violence case records may have personal victim information redacted or withheld. Juvenile court records involving minors are similarly restricted.
Birth records relevant to family proceedings — such as establishing parentage or verifying a child's identity — are also maintained by the Office of Vital Records. Certified birth certificates carry a $15.00 per copy fee and require a completed Application for Certificate of Birth along with valid identification.
Carroll County Probate Court Records
Probate proceedings in Carroll County — covering estate administration, wills, conservatorships, and guardianships — are handled by the Chancery Court. The Clerk & Master, Kenneth Todd, is the official record custodian for probate filings within the county.
Carroll County Chancery Court Probate Matters
Address: 99 Court Square, Suite 105, Huntingdon, TN 38344
Phone: (731) 986-1920
Email: kenneth.todd@tncourts.gov
To request probate records, submit a completed public records request form to the Chancery Court Clerk's office, either in person or by mail. Provide the decedent's name and approximate filing date so staff can locate the correct case file efficiently. Certified copies of probate documents carry a fee payable to the clerk at the time of the request.
Death certificates are frequently needed to initiate estate administration or file claims in probate. You can obtain certified copies from the Tennessee Office of Vital Records for $15.00 per copy. Complete the Application for Certified Copy of Certificate of Death and submit it with a valid ID and the required fee to the Nashville vital records office by mail or in person.
Property records associated with estate assets are recorded and maintained by the Carroll County Register of Deeds, which holds deeds, liens, plats, mortgages, and related instruments. The Register of Deeds office is located at:
Carroll County Register of Deeds
Address: 625 High Street, Suite 104, Huntingdon, TN 38344
Phone: (731) 986-1952
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
The Tennessee Comptroller's Property Assessment Data portal provides an online searchable database for property records statewide, including Carroll County parcel information, ownership details, and tax assessment data — useful for identifying and valuing real estate assets held in an estate.