Carroll County Court Records Search

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    Carroll County, Tennessee, operates a multi-court judicial system anchored at the Carroll County Courthouse in Huntingdon, the county seat. The county’s courts handle a wide range of proceedings, from felony criminal prosecutions and civil disputes to family law matters and probate cases. All courthouse offices are located at 99 Court Square in Huntingdon, though specific suite numbers vary by court division. Understanding which court manages which record type — and which clerk to contact — is the practical starting point for any records search in Carroll County.

    How to Look Up a Court Case in Carroll County?

    Court case information in Tennessee can be accessed through official clerk offices, public search tools maintained by the state, and in-person visits to the courthouse. TennesseeCourts.us can help users navigate Tennessee’s court structure and identify the appropriate court for a given case type. For appellate-level cases, the Tennessee Public Case History Search allows public lookups of Tennessee Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, and Court of Criminal Appeals records using a case number, party name, case style, or organization name. For Carroll County municipal court cases specifically, the Carroll County Municipal Court record search portal provides an online search tool for municipal court case information. Circuit, chancery, and general sessions records require direct contact with the applicable court clerk.

    Are Court Records Public in Carroll County?

    Tennessee’s Public Records Act establishes the general right of any person to inspect and copy public records held by government entities, including courts, unless a specific statutory exemption applies. Under Tennessee Code § 10-7-503, public records must be made available during normal business hours without requiring a written request unless otherwise mandated by law. Tennessee has over 700 statutory exceptions to the Public Records Act, which means significant categories of court information remain outside public reach.

    The following types of Carroll County court records are restricted or exempt from public disclosure:

    • Juvenile records identifying minors in the court’s custody
    • Personal information about domestic violence victims in active proceedings
    • Adoption court records and related filings
    • Sealed or expunged court records resulting from judicial action or statute
    • Child abuse proceedings involving victims at risk of further harm
    • Financial account numbers, Social Security numbers, and similar personal identifiers redacted from public filings

    Requesters seeking restricted records may be required to provide a valid government-issued ID and demonstrate a legal right to access the documents before the clerk will release copies. Persons denied access may pursue remedies through the Office of Open Records Counsel.

    Carroll County Criminal Court Records

    Felony criminal cases in Carroll County are prosecuted in the Carroll County Circuit Court, which also handles criminal appeals from the General Sessions Court. The General Sessions Court processes misdemeanor criminal charges, preliminary felony hearings, and traffic violations. The Circuit Court and General Sessions Court share the same courthouse address but operate through separate clerk offices.

    Carroll County Circuit Court
    Address: 99 Court Square, Suite 103, Huntingdon, TN 38344
    Circuit Court Clerk: Sarah Bradberry
    Phone: (731) 986-1932
    Email: sbradberry@carroll.tn.org
    Judges: J. Brent Bradberry (Division I), Bruce I. Griffey (Division II)

    Carroll County General Sessions Court
    Address: 99 Court Square, Suite 103, Huntingdon, TN 38344
    General Sessions Judge: Michael U. King
    Criminal Clerk Phone: (731) 986-1926
    Civil Clerk Phone: (731) 986-1925

    The Circuit Court Clerk maintains all felony criminal case files, including indictments, arraignment records, motions, orders, judgments, and sentencing documents. To request copies of criminal case records, complete the Tennessee Public Records Request Form and submit it along with identifying case information (party name, case number, or approximate filing date) to the Circuit Court Clerk at 99 Court Square, Suite 103, Huntingdon, TN 38344-3726.

    For information about individuals currently detained in Carroll County, the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office is located at 126 West Paris Street, Huntingdon, TN 38344, and can be reached at (731) 986-8947. The Sheriff’s Office also handles requests for arrest records not contained in court files. For life-threatening emergencies, dial 911.

    Carroll County Civil Court Records

    Civil jurisdiction in Carroll County is split between the General Sessions Court and the Circuit Court. The General Sessions Court handles smaller civil claims within its monetary jurisdiction, while the Circuit Court handles larger civil disputes, complex litigation, appeals from General Sessions, foreclosures, and equity matters. The Chancery Court, which sits separately from the Circuit Court, handles cases in equity including injunctions, complex commercial disputes, and certain property matters.

    Carroll County Chancery Court
    Address: 99 Court Square, Suite 105, Huntingdon, TN 38344
    Phone: (731) 986-1920
    Chancellor: Vicki H. Hoover

    Civil case records held by the Circuit Court Clerk include complaints, summonses, motions, orders, and final judgments. The Chancery Court Clerk maintains separate files for all chancery proceedings. To search for civil cases involving Circuit Court matters, contact the Circuit Court Clerk at (731) 986-1932. For General Sessions civil matters, the General Sessions Civil Clerk can be reached at (731) 986-1925.

    An online directory of Carroll County court clerks is maintained by the Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts and provides current contact information for all clerk offices. The Carroll County municipal courts — Bruceton, Clarksburg, Hollow Rock, Huntingdon, McKenzie, and Trezevant — also handle civil and criminal matters within their respective jurisdictions.

    Carroll County Municipal Courts

    CourtAddressPhoneFax
    Bruceton City Court209 Cheatham Street, Bruceton, TN 38317(731) 586-2401(731) 586-2402
    Clarksburg City CourtP.O. Box 117, Clarksburg, TN 38324(731) 986-5547—
    Hollow Rock City Court27960 Broad Street, P.O. Box 247, Hollow Rock, TN 38342(731) 586-7773(731) 586-7773
    Huntingdon Municipal Court12740 Lexington Street, P.O. Box 668, Huntingdon, TN 38344(731) 986-2906(731) 986-2914
    McKenzie City Court2470 Cedar Street, P.O. Box 160, McKenzie, TN 38201(731) 352-2264—
    Trezevant City Court5560 North Broad Street, P.O. Box 100, Trezevant, TN 38258(731) 699-4831(731) 669-3249

    Carroll County Family Court Records

    Family law matters in Carroll County are handled across two court divisions depending on the nature of the proceeding. The Circuit Court manages divorce, child custody, child support, paternity, and domestic abuse matters. The Chancery Court has concurrent jurisdiction over some equity-based family matters. The General Sessions Court handles certain preliminary domestic matters and issues orders of protection in domestic violence cases.

    Family court case files held by the Circuit Court Clerk include divorce petitions and decrees, custody and visitation orders, child support determinations, and domestic violence protective orders. These records are maintained at the Circuit Court Clerk’s office at 99 Court Square, Suite 103. Requests follow the same process as other civil records — complete the records request form and submit it to the clerk with relevant case identifiers.

    Marriage Records

    Marriage records from 1973 to the present are maintained by the Tennessee Office of Vital Records. Records created before 1973 are held by the Tennessee State Library and Archives. To request a certified copy of a marriage certificate from Tennessee Vital Records, complete the Application for Certified Copy of Certificate of Marriage and submit it with a valid government-issued ID bearing your signature and a $15.00 fee (money order for mail requests) to:

    Tennessee Vital Records
    1st Floor, Andrew Johnson Tower
    710 James Robertson Parkway
    Nashville, TN 37243

    In-person requests are accepted Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

    Divorce Records

    Certified copies of Carroll County divorce certificates are available from the Tennessee Office of Vital Records. To request one:

    1. Download and complete the Application for Certified Copy of Certificate of Divorce or Annulment.
    2. Attach a valid government-issued ID with your signature.
    3. Include a $15.00 fee (money order for mail-in requests).
    4. Mail or deliver to Tennessee Vital Records at the Nashville address above.

    For the full divorce case file — including the decree and supporting documents — contact the Carroll County Circuit Court Clerk directly at (731) 986-1932.

    Birth and Death Records

    The Tennessee Department of Health, through the Office of Vital Records, is the custodian of Carroll County birth and death certificates. Each certified copy costs $15.00 for both first and additional copies. To request a birth certificate, complete the Application for Certificate of Birth. For