Maury County Court Records Search

Maury County, Tennessee, is home to a multi-court system headquartered in Columbia, the county seat. Court operations span the Circuit Court, Chancery Court, General Sessions Courts (Parts I and II), Juvenile Court, and three municipal courts. Following a 2024 relocation, most court offices now operate from the justice center at 1115 South Main Street in Columbia. Whether you need to verify a pending criminal charge, pull a civil judgment, or obtain estate filings, understanding which office holds the record and how to request it will save considerable time.

Tennessee court records can be searched through clerk offices, in-person visits to the courthouse, and a range of online tools maintained by state and local agencies. The statewide public case history search offered by the Tennessee courts system, along with county-level portals, allows members of the public to look up docket information remotely. TennesseeCourts.us may also help locate publicly available case information across multiple jurisdictions.

How to Look Up a Court Case in Maury County?

The first step is identifying which court handled the matter. Maury County does not have a single unified clerk; instead, record custody is divided among several offices.

Court jurisdiction at a glance

Court	Types of Cases
Circuit Court	Felonies, civil actions above General Sessions limits, appeals from lower courts
Chancery Court	Equity matters, property-tax collections, domestic relations when sitting as Special Master
General Sessions Court Part I	Misdemeanors, preliminary felony hearings, civil claims, traffic (Columbia)
General Sessions Court Part II	Same jurisdiction, Mt. Pleasant division
Juvenile Court	Delinquency, dependency, neglect, child-custody matters involving minors
Municipal Courts	City ordinance violations, local traffic offenses

Court locations and contacts

Circuit Court Clerk
Address: 1115 South Main Street, Columbia, TN 38401
Phone: (General Sessions Criminal/Traffic): (931) 375-1103, (931) 375-1104, (931) 375-1105, (931) 375-1106
Phone: (Circuit Criminal): (931) 375-1107, (931) 375-1108
Phone: (Circuit Civil): (931) 375-1109
Fax: (931) 375-1114
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Clerk & Master (Chancery Court)
Address: 1115 South Main Street, Room 211, Columbia, TN 38401
Phone: (931) 375-1307
Fax: (931) 375-1319
General Sessions Court Part II
Address: 130 Bluegrass Avenue, Mt. Pleasant, TN 38401
Phone: (931) 379-3340
Columbia City Court
Address: 700 North Garden Street, Columbia, TN 38401
Phone: (931) 560-1520
Mt. Pleasant City Court
Address: 100 Public Square, P.O. Box 426, Mt. Pleasant, TN 38474
Phone: (931) 379-0972
Fax: (931) 379-1004
Spring Hill Municipal Court
Address: 199 Town Center Parkway, P.O. Box 789, Spring Hill, TN 37174
Phone: (931) 486-2252, ext. 243
Fax: (931) 486-0516

Online search options

The Maury County online court information system allows the public to search case listings by party name, case number, or year. The database covers criminal, civil, and general sessions matters. Additionally, the Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts maintains a statewide public case history lookup for appellate and Supreme Court filings.

In-person and mail requests

To obtain copies at the courthouse, visit the appropriate clerk’s office during business hours and provide the case number or full party name. Copies are charged at $0.50 per page. Mail requests should include the party names, approximate case dates, a self-addressed stamped envelope, and a check or money order payable to the relevant clerk.

Are Court Records Public in Maury County?

Tennessee maintains a strong presumption of public access to government records. Under the Tennessee Public Records Act, codified at Tenn. Code Ann. § 10-7-503(a)(1)(A)(i), any citizen may inspect or copy public records held by a government entity. The Tennessee Supreme Court reinforces this principle through Rule 34, which governs public access to court records specifically.

Certain categories of records are exempt from disclosure, either by statute or court rule:

Juvenile offender identifying information – Protected under Tenn. Code § 37-1-187.
Grand jury proceedings – Confidential per Tennessee Rules of Criminal Procedure, Rule 6 and Rule 16.
Hospital and medical records – Restricted under Tenn. Code § 68-11-304.
Adoption records – Sealed upon finalization.
Expunged records – Including those related to prostitution and human-trafficking convictions eligible for expungement.
Vital records – Birth and death certificates carry their own statutory access restrictions.
Jury selection lists – Confidential under Tenn. Code § 22-2-302(4)(B).
Disciplinary counsel opinions – Not available to the public.

When a record is partially exempt, the clerk may redact the confidential portion and release the remainder. Requesters who believe a record has been improperly withheld may file a complaint with the Tennessee Office of Open Records Counsel.

Maury County Criminal Court Records

Criminal matters in Maury County are divided between the Circuit Court (felony trials and appeals) and General Sessions Courts (misdemeanors, traffic offenses, and preliminary felony hearings). All criminal filings, docket entries, and judgments are maintained by the Circuit Court Clerk’s office at 1115 South Main Street.

Searching criminal case records

Online – Use the Maury County court information portal and search by the defendant’s name or case number. Docket summaries, hearing dates, and disposition information are displayed.
In person – Visit the clerk’s office (Criminal Division) during regular hours. Staff can locate records by name or case number. Copies cost $0.50 per page.
By mail – Send a written request with the defendant’s full name, date of birth (if known), and case number to the Circuit Court Clerk at 1115 South Main Street, Columbia, TN 38401. Include payment and a self-addressed stamped envelope.

Statewide criminal history checks

For a comprehensive background report, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation operates the Tennessee Open Records Information Services (TORIS) system. Requests may be submitted in two ways:

Online – Through the TBI background check portal. Results are returned electronically.
By mail – Complete the TORIS Request Form (English version or Spanish version) and mail it with a $29 fee (money order or certified check) to:

TBI – TORIS Unit
901 R.S. Gass Boulevard
Nashville, TN 37216
Phone: (615) 744-4057

Arrest and incident records

The Maury County Sheriff’s Office maintains arrest logs, crash reports, and incident records independently from the court system. To request copies, complete the crash/incident report request form and submit it to:

Rebecca Prince
Maury County Sheriff’s Office
1300 Lawson White Drive
Columbia, TN 38401
Phone: (931) 380-5733
Fax: (931) 380-1122
Email: RPrince@maurycounty-tn.gov

Victims of crime who wish to track an offender’s custody status may register through Tennessee SAVIN or call (888) 868-4631 for automated notifications.

Maury County Civil Court Records

Civil litigation in Maury County is heard by the Circuit Court (larger claims and appeals), General Sessions Courts (smaller civil disputes), and the Chancery Court (equity, property-tax foreclosures, and injunctive relief). The Clerk & Master handles all Chancery filings, while Circuit and General Sessions civil records are managed by the Circuit Court Clerk.

How to search civil records

Online – The county court portal includes civil docket information. Enter a party’s name or case number.
In person – Civil file rooms at 1115 South Main Street (Circuit/General Sessions) or Room 211 (Chancery) are open to the public during business hours.
Copies – $0.50 per page for standard copies at any clerk’s office. Certified copies may cost more depending on the document.

The Chancery Court also manages delinquent property-tax collections for Maury County and the municipalities of Columbia, Mount Pleasant, and Spring Hill. The Clerk & Master, appointed by the Chancellor for a six-year term, handles courtroom administration, records management, docket maintenance, and revenue management. Note that the clerk’s office cannot provide legal advice or tell filers which forms to use.

Property records

Real property information can be searched through two state-level tools:

Tennessee Property Assessment Data (TPAD) – The Comptroller’s property search allows lookups by owner name, address, or subdivision across all Tennessee counties.
Tennessee Trustee portal – The Maury County trustee page provides tax-payment records and parcel information.

The Maury County Register of Deeds maintains deed books, liens, and other recorded instruments. In-person searches are available at the county government offices.

Maury County Family Court Records

Family-law matters in Maury County are handled primarily by the Chancery Court (divorce, custody, and support when the Clerk & Master sits as Special Master), the Circuit Court (contested domestic matters), and the Juvenile Court (dependency, neglect, and delinquency involving minors).

Divorce and custody filings

Divorce complaints are filed through the Circuit Court Clerk or the Chancery Court’s Clerk & Master, depending on the nature of the proceeding. Both offices are located at 1115 South Main Street. The Clerk & Master may handle uncontested dissolutions and pendente lite matters, as well as paternity and child-support enforcement.

Copies of divorce or custody orders may be obtained in person at the relevant clerk’s office for $0.50 per page. Provide the case number and full names of the parties.

Marriage and divorce certificates

The Tennessee Department of Health issues certified copies of marriage and divorce certificates for events recorded from January 1, 1971 onward. To order by mail:

Download the appropriate application:
- Marriage certificate application (Form PH-1670)
- Divorce certificate application (Form PH-1671)
Complete and notarize the form.
Include a photocopy of a valid government-issued ID.
Enclose a $15 fee (check or money order payable to Tennessee Vital Records).
Mail to:

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

For events before 1971, contact the Tennessee State Library and Archives for available historical records.

Birth and death records

Birth and death certificates are also issued through the Tennessee Department of Health following the same application process and $15 fee structure. Forms specific to each record type are available on the Department of Health website.

Juvenile and adoption records

Juvenile Court records in Maury County are confidential by statute. Identifying information about juvenile offenders is protected under Tenn. Code § 37-1-187 and is not released to the general public. Adoption records are sealed upon finalization and can only be accessed through a court order.

Maury County Probate Court Records

In Tennessee, probate matters fall under the jurisdiction of the Chancery Court. The Maury County Clerk & Master administers all estate proceedings, including the filing of wills, appointment of personal representatives, guardianship and conservatorship cases, and final estate accountings.

Clerk & Master (Probate)
Address: 1115 South Main Street, Room 211, Columbia, TN 38401
Phone: (931) 375-1307
Fax: (931) 375-1319

Types of probate records available

Wills and codicils
Letters testamentary and letters of administration
Estate inventories and accountings
Guardianship and conservatorship petitions and orders
Court minute books and settlement records

How to request probate records

Probate files may be reviewed in person at the Clerk & Master’s office during regular business hours. Copies are available at the standard per-page fee. For mail requests, include the decedent’s full name, approximate date of death, and a self-addressed stamped envelope with payment.

Historical estate records

The Maury County government maintains a collection of official and historic records, including court minute books, will books, and estate settlement volumes dating to the early 1800s. Researchers seeking older probate files may also consult FamilySearch’s Tennessee probate collection, which includes Maury County records from 1808 through 1950.

Guardianships and conservatorships

Petitions for guardianship over a minor or conservatorship over an incapacitated adult are filed with the Clerk & Master. These proceedings require a hearing before the Chancellor, and the resulting orders become part of the public court record unless sealed by the court for protective reasons.

Key reminders for probate requesters

The Clerk & Master’s office cannot provide legal advice or recommend forms.
Pro se filers are responsible for the accuracy and completeness of their pleadings.
Filing fees apply and vary by proceeding type; confirm current amounts with the clerk’s office before submitting documents.
The court will accept properly prepared filings with the applicable fee but does not guarantee correctness of self-prepared documents.