Greene County Court Records
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Greene County sits in the northeastern corner of Tennessee, with Greeneville as its county seat. The court system here covers a wide range: Circuit, Criminal, Chancery, General Sessions, Juvenile, and several Municipal courts. Together, those courts generate records touching on criminal cases, civil disputes, family law matters, probate proceedings, and minor offenses. Two main clerk offices keep those records — the Circuit Court Clerk, who handles filings from the Circuit, Criminal, General Sessions, and Juvenile courts, and the Clerk & Master, who maintains Chancery Court files including probate. Which office you need depends entirely on the court that handled the case.
If you're not sure where to start, the Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts offers statewide directories, forms, and procedural guidance. TennesseeCourts.us can also help you find publicly available case information across Tennessee. Many records are accessible online, but in-person requests are always accepted at the Greene County Courthouse during regular business hours.
How to Look Up a Court Case in Greene County?
Start by identifying which court handled the case. Most of Greene County's judicial operations are based at the Greeneville courthouse complex, though municipal courts operate in their own cities.
Circuit Court Clerk's Office
Whitney Shelton Collins serves as Circuit Court Clerk and is the first contact for criminal, general civil, and juvenile case inquiries. This office clerks the Circuit, Criminal, General Sessions, and Juvenile courts.
Address: 101 South Main Street, Suite 302, Greeneville, TN 37743
Phone: (423) 798-1760
Fax: (423) 798-1763
Jury Line (after 5 p.m.): (423) 798-1764
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Chancery Court Clerk & Master's Office
If you need records for a divorce, custody case, estate matter, conservatorship, guardianship, real estate dispute, name change, adoption, or an appeal from a lower court, this is the right office. Chancellor Douglas T. Jenkins of the 3rd Judicial District presides over Chancery Court.
Address: 101 South Main Street (Lower Level), Greeneville, TN 37743
Mailing: P.O. Box 263, Greeneville, TN 37744
Phone: (423) 798-1742
Fax: (423) 798-1743
Email: chancerycourt@greenecountytn.gov
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Circuit and Criminal Court Judges
| Judge | Court |
|---|---|
| Alex Pearson | Circuit Court |
| Beth Boniface | Circuit Court |
| William Phillips | Circuit Court |
| John F. Dugger | Criminal Court |
General Sessions and Juvenile Court
Judge Kenneth N. Bailey Jr. presides over General Sessions and Juvenile matters.
Address: 101 South Main Street, Greeneville, TN 37743
Phone: (423) 798-1730
Municipal Courts
| Court | Address | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greeneville City Court | 200 North College Street, Greeneville, TN 37745 | (423) 639-7111 | racgpd@comcast.net |
| Mosheim Municipal Court | 1000 Main Street, Mosheim, TN 37818 | (423) 422-4051 | clerk@mosheim.net |
| Baileyton City Court | 6530 Horton Highway, Baileyton, TN 37745 | (423) 234-6911 | tilsonbj@comcast.net |
Online Case Search
The Greene County Online Court Records System gives you electronic access to case information filed with the Circuit Court Clerk's office. Here's how to use it:
- Go to the system and click the Search tab.
- Pick a case type — Civil, Criminal, General Sessions, and so on.
- Enter a party name, case number, or case year.
- Review the results, which may include docket entries, hearing dates, charges, fees, and party information.
Public users can browse limited data without creating an account. Registered subscribers can access additional detail. You can also pay court fees through the secure online payment portal.
Are Court Records Public in Greene County?
Court records in Tennessee are generally open for public inspection. Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 34 sets the framework for access and defines three categories of court records: Case Records (documents tied to a specific case), Administrative Records (records about how the courts operate), and Judicial Records (everything else). Rule 34 also incorporates the Tennessee Public Records Act (T.C.A. § 10-7-503) and its exemptions.
Records generally available to the public include:
- Case dockets, hearing schedules, and calendar information
- Complaints, answers, motions, and briefs filed in the case record
- Judgments, orders, and sentencing entries
- Party names, attorney information, and case status
- Fee assessments, receipts, and payment records
- Charge descriptions, violation dates, and dispositions
Records that are confidential under Rule 34 and not open for public inspection:
- Unpublished drafts of judicial orders and opinions
- Internal case management information (except appellate panel composition)
- Copies of filings provided to a judge for personal use that were not intentionally filed as part of the case record
- Written or electronic conference notes, memoranda, and reports prepared by or at the direction of a judge or judicial staff
- Information maintained by judges regarding their recusal from cases, unless filed in the case record or subject to disclosure under T.C.A. §§ 8-50-501, 8-50-506, or Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 10
- Records whose disclosure would interfere with judicial functions or undermine the court's constitutional authority
- Records sealed by court order or subject to a protective order
- Records expressly exempted under T.C.A. § 10-7-504
Juvenile case records carry additional confidentiality protections under Tennessee law, and adoption files are restricted as well. When you request copies, the standard fee under T.C.A. § 8-21-401(i)(4) is $0.50 per page. Certification with seal costs $5.00.
Greene County Criminal Court Records
Felony prosecutions go through the Criminal Court, while misdemeanors and preliminary hearings are handled in General Sessions Court. Judge John F. Dugger presides over Criminal Court; Judge Kenneth N. Bailey Jr. handles criminal matters at the General Sessions level. The Circuit Court Clerk's office at 101 South Main Street, Suite 302, keeps records for both courts.
Searching Criminal Records
Use the Online Court Records System to search criminal case information — just select "Criminal" as the case type and enter the defendant's name or a case number. Results may show charge details, TCA code descriptions, violation dates, disposition dates, hearing schedules, and financial summaries.
Greene County Sheriff's Department
The Greene County Sheriff's Department manages law enforcement, arrests, and detention. If you need arrest records or other law enforcement information, contact this office during administrative hours to confirm identification requirements and any applicable fees.
Address: 116 East Depot Street, Greeneville, TN 37743
Phone: (423) 798-1800 (available 24/7)
Email: wholt@greenetnso.org
Administrative Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Statewide Criminal History Checks
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation's Criminal Justice Information Services Division processes criminal background checks for the public. A Tennessee-only criminal history check costs $29 per request (non-refundable) and does not require fingerprints. You can submit a request online through Tennessee Open Records Information Services (TORIS), or by mail using the Criminal History Information Request Form, available in English or Spanish.
- Online payment: Visa, Mastercard, or Discover; billing accounts also accepted
- Mail payment: Money order, cashier's check, or credit card information included with the form
Criminal Court Fees
Under T.C.A. § 8-21-401(d), standard criminal court costs in courts of record are $300 per case per defendant. Probation violation proceedings cost $100, and expunction fees may reach up to $100 at the clerk's discretion.
Greene County Civil Court Records
Civil cases in Greene County move through different courts depending on the nature of the dispute. Circuit Court handles general civil actions, tort claims, and contract disputes. Chancery Court takes on equity matters, injunctions, and certain contract and real estate disputes. General Sessions Court handles civil claims within its monetary jurisdiction. The Circuit Court Clerk's office maintains civil records for Circuit and General Sessions proceedings, while the Clerk & Master's office holds Chancery Court civil filings.
Civil Filing Fees (T.C.A. § 8-21-401)
| Case Type | Court | Standard Cost |
|---|---|---|
| General civil action (contracts, torts, etc.) | Circuit / Chancery | $225 |
| Appeals, transfers, certiorari | Circuit / Chancery | $150 |
| Workers' compensation | Circuit / Chancery | $150 |
| Cross-filing or counterclaim | Circuit / Chancery | $100 |
| General sessions civil filing | General Sessions | $42 |
| Copies (per page) | All courts | $0.50 |
| Certification and seal | All courts | $5.00 |
| Subpoena | All courts | $6.00 |
| Continuance | All courts | $5.00 + $2.00 security fee |
The Clerk & Master's website also publishes a downloadable Chancery Court filing fee schedule effective January 1, 2026.
Searching Civil Records
Civil case records can be searched online through the Online Court Records System by selecting "Civil" as the case type. In-person requests are accepted at both clerk offices during business hours. Bring a party name or case number to help staff locate the file quickly.
Property Records
The Greene County Register of Deeds records and preserves instruments relating to real property — deeds, deeds of trust, mortgages, liens, plats, leases, contracts, powers of attorney, and judgments. The office accepts original documents only and returns them after recording. Trust deeds and mortgages must include a statement of maximum principal indebtedness for Tennessee recording tax purposes.
Address: 401 Takoma Avenue, Suite 105, Greeneville, TN 37743
Phone: (423) 798-1726
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Payment: Cash, check, or debit/credit card
Online property record searches are available through TitleSearcher.com on a subscription or pay-per-use basis. The Register of Deeds does not receive any portion of those third-party search fees. The Tennessee Property Assessment Data (TPAD) portal also offers free searches of property assessment information — just select Greene from the county dropdown and enter an address, owner name, or parcel ID.
Greene County Family Court Records
Most family law matters in Greene County go through Chancery Court, though some issues also arise in General Sessions, Juvenile, and Circuit Court. The Clerk & Master's office at 101 South Main Street (Lower Level) maintains Chancery Court family filings.
Divorce and Dissolution
Divorce petitions are filed in Chancery Court. Under T.C.A. § 8-21-401(b)(1)(B), cases involving minor children carry a filing fee of $200; divorces without minor children cost $125. These amounts do not include litigation taxes, which are assessed separately. Copies from the Clerk & Master's office cost $0.50 per page, and certified copies cost $5.00. Tennessee's own forms are available through the Tennessee court forms page. Divorce certificates can also be obtained from the Tennessee Office of Vital Records for $15 by submitting a completed Application for a Certified Copy of a Certificate of Divorce or Annulment, a valid ID, and payment by money order or check to:
Tennessee Vital Records
1st Floor, Andrew Johnson Tower
710 James Robertson Parkway
Nashville, TN 37243
Child Custody, Support, and Paternity
Custody, child support, and paternity matters may be filed in Chancery Court or Juvenile Court depending on the circumstances. Filing fees under T.C.A. § 8-21-401 include $100 for paternity, custody, and adoption cases; $75 for child support enforcement and modification; and $100 for orders of protection. Contact the Clerk & Master's office for specific information about Chancery Court family filings.
Marriage Licenses and Records
The Greene County Clerk issues marriage licenses and maintains marriage records. The Clerk's website includes an online Marriage Lookup — accessible from the Marriage Licenses dropdown menu — where you can search by applicant name. In-person requests for marriage records can be made at:
Address: 204 North Cutler Street, Suite 200, Greeneville, TN 37745
Phone: (423) 798-1775
Fax: (423) 798-1822
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
Copies of marriage certificates are also available from the Tennessee Office of Vital Records for $15. Mail requests require a completed Application for Certified Copy of a Tennessee Certificate of Marriage and valid identification.
Birth and Death Records
Birth and death records in Tennessee are confidential. Birth records become public after 100 years; death records after 50 years. Certified copies of recent records are only available to eligible requesters — the individual named on the record (birth only), parents, spouses, legal guardians, children, or authorized representatives with proper documentation. The Greene County Health Department is authorized to issue certified birth and death certificates through the state's electronic issuance system.
Address: 810 West Church Street, P.O. Box 159, Greeneville, TN 37744-0159
Phone: (423) 798-1749
Fax: (423) 798-1755
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Submit applications for birth (PH-1654) and death (PH-1663) certificates by mail or in person. The fee is $15 per copy and $15 for each additional copy. A valid form of identification must accompany each request.
Greene County Probate Court Records
Chancery Court has exclusive jurisdiction over probate matters in Greene County — that covers administering decedents' estates, probating wills, appointing conservators and guardians, and related proceedings. All probate filings and records are handled through the Clerk & Master's office.
Probate Filing Fees (T.C.A. § 8-21-401)
| Proceeding | Fee |
|---|---|
| Opening and closing an estate (standard) | $230 |
| Filing a small estate affidavit | $41 |
| Guardianship/conservatorship (filing through closing) | $160 |
| Name change, removal of disabilities, legitimation | $100 |
| Mental health commitment filing | $50 |
| Filing and docketing a request on an existing case | $18 |
| Entering an order on an existing case | $12 |
| Filing a claim against an estate (per claim) | $11 |
| Filing exceptions to estate claims | $42 |
| Annual or interim settlement/accounting with approval order | $40 |
| Filing a document not otherwise specified | $7 |
| Issuing additional process (summons, subpoena, citation) | $6 |
A current downloadable Probate Court filing fee schedule effective January 1, 2026 is available from the Clerk & Master's website.
Requesting Probate Records
The Clerk & Master's office accepts in-person requests for probate records during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Call (423) 798-1742 or email chancerycourt@greenecountytn.gov to ask about alternative request methods. Standard copy fees are $0.50 per page; certified copies cost $5.00.
The Clerk & Master holds dedicated Decedents' Estates Probate Docket sessions, typically beginning at 1:30 p.m. on scheduled dates. Attorneys and self-represented parties should contact the office to confirm availability before filing a notice of hearing.
Wills and Property Records
Probated wills are recorded with the Greene County Register of Deeds at 401 Takoma Avenue, Suite 105. That office also handles property-related documents relevant to estate administration, including deeds, deeds of trust, and liens. Recording fees are set by state statute and vary by document type; ask the Register of Deeds directly for specific fee information.