Campbell County Court Records

Campbell County court records are created when courts in the county receive or produce documents and information during civil and criminal cases. These records generally include case titles, names of participating individuals and organizations, defendant details, case events, judges, verdicts, dockets, and filed documents, such as motions and complaints.

Campbell court records can be used for the following purposes:

• Precedent research by attorneys
• Following up on personal cases or legal proceedings that shape public policy
• Court administration
• Evidence gathering

Members of the public can use systems and methods offered by clerks of courts to find and obtain court records generated within the county.

Are Court Records Public in Campbell County?

Yes. Campbell court records are accessible to any requesting party pursuant to Tennessee's Public Records Act. Rule 34 of Tennessee Court Rules also establishes the public's right to access court records. Despite the state's policy of openness, members of the public are not authorized to view every court document or information. Certain records are considered confidential, and the law permits courts to seal documents or redact sensitive information after relevant proceedings and hearings.

Examples of confidential records include personal details like social security numbers, juvenile case records, financial statements and documents, and protected witness information. Campbell criminal records gathered during active investigations are also protected from public access to secure the integrity of ongoing criminal justice proceedings.

Campbell County Court Records Search

Searching court records involves knowing the court with jurisdiction over the specific case. Campbell County is served by local circuit, criminal, general sessions, chancery, and juvenile courts.

The Campbell County Circuit Court Clerk is responsible for records generated in the circuit, criminal, juvenile, and general sessions courts, while the county's clerk and master handles chancery court records.

Individuals who need to view court records or procure copies of court documents can visit the office responsible for each court. The Circuit Court Clerk's office provides computer terminals at courthouses where members of the public can research and inspect case records. People are also allowed to order copies at the court premises.

Campbell County Courts

The following are contact and address information for courts within Campbell County:

Circuit, General Sessions, Criminal, and Juvenile Courts
570 Main Street
Jacksboro, TN 37757
Phone: (423) 562-2624 (Criminal, General Sessions, and Juvenile), (423) 562-0296 (Circuit)
Fax: (423) 563-0342 (Criminal, Sessions, and Juvenile), (423) 562-1242 (Circuit)

Chancery Court
570 Main Street
Suite 110
Jacksboro, Tennessee 37757
Phone: (423) 562-3496
Fax: (423) 562-9732

Campbell County Criminal and Civil Records

Criminal court records are generated in the county's circuit, general sessions, and criminal courts. The circuit and criminal courts handle felony offenses and misdemeanor cases involving a jury trial. The local general sessions court oversees misdemeanor proceedings where a jury will not hear the case and preliminary hearings for felony cases that upper courts will adjudicate. Individuals can approach the offices responsible for these courts to access the Campbell County criminal records they produce.

At the same time, people interested in finding recent Campbell County arrest records, which can also be part of criminal information, can contact arresting agencies. These agencies include the sheriff's office and city police departments. Campbell's arrest records can also be retrieved from the county jail, as recent arrestees are usually detained in the facility pending their first court appearance.

Civil cases are heard in circuits, general sessions, and chancery courts. As explained earlier, the local general sessions and circuit courts are under the purview of the county's circuit court clerk, while the Clerk and Master handle records from the chancery court. The chancery court adjudicates contract disputes, employment discrimination, conservatorships, and other civil matters.

Campbell County Marriage Records

The County Clerk's office is responsible for issuing marriage licenses to couples who intend to wed in the county. Individuals interested in obtaining certified copies of these Campbell County marriage records can contact the office.

One can also order their Campbell County marriage certificate from the Vital Records division of the Tennessee Department of Health. The division allows people to order online, by mail, and in person.

In-person orders can be facilitated from the Campbell County Health Department at the following address:

Campbell County Health Department
162 Sharp-Perkins Road
Jacksboro, TN 37757
Phone: (423) 562-8351

It should be noted that individuals can order these Campbell County marriage records from any other county's health department, as the state's department of health now operates a central vital records system.

Interested parties can also visit the state's Vital Records office at the following location:

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

To order by mail, requesters are expected to fill out the Application for Certified Copy of a Tennessee Certificate of Marriage form and mail it to:

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

Mail-in requesters must also attach valid identification and the required $15 fee.

Online requests are processed by the department's third-party vendor, which may charge convenience fees in addition to the regular $15 fee.

Campbell County Divorce Records

Divorce records are generated when couples participate in legal proceedings to end their marriages. These records can be obtained through the office of the county clerk and master. Authorized persons can contact the office to inquire about procedures and costs.

Interested parties can also use the above methods to order certified copies of divorce records from the vital records office. They must fill out the Application for Certified Copy of a Tennessee Certificate of Divorce form, provide an accepted identification document, and pay the $15 fee.

Campbell County Birth Records

Obtaining a Campbell County birth certificate involves going through the local health department or the Tennessee Health Department's vital statistics office. It is the same process as getting other Campbell County vital records, like marriage certificates. However, one must fill out the Application for Certified Copy of a Tennessee Certificate of Birth form and provide the required $15 fee and identification.

Campbell County birth records are important for various legal purposes, such as the following:

• Proof of parenthood
• Inheritance claims
• Passport application
• Social security registration
• Proof of citizenship
• Sports participation
• School enrollment
• Marriage license application
• Hunting and fishing licenses
• Driver's license

Campbell County Death Records

A death certificate proves that a person is deceased and contains information about their passing, such as the date of death. This document also falls under Campbell County vital records and can be ordered through the Tennessee Vital Records Office.

Campbell County Probate Court Records

Probate proceedings are generally initiated to administer and execute the estate of deceased residents of Campbell County. However, probate cases can also cover guardianships, conservatorships, and adoptions. The county's chancery court presides over these proceedings. Thus, interested parties can approach the office of the clerk and master to view case information or order copies of court documents.

Campbell County Property Records

Property records include documents and information that help researchers uncover details about specific properties, such as assessment results, paid and owed taxes, liabilities like liens, property sale and transfer history, ownership details, and legal description.

Different types of property records are created and maintained by different offices:

• The Campbell County Register of Deeds is responsible for maintaining and dispensing general property records, such as deeds (trust deeds, warranty deeds, quit claims deeds, etc.), notice of completions, liens, and assignments. Individuals can contact this office for the documents it maintains or use the online tool available through its website to look up property records.
• The county's Assessor of Property identifies and values real estate properties to determine their tax fees. As such, the office maintains details about evaluation, which also contains the owner's name, land and building description, and sales information. People can contact the assessor for these records.
• The Campbell County Trustee is responsible for tax collection, making it the ideal office to visit for tax-related records.

Campbell County Court Records Online

Using third-party resources is another viable means of obtaining court records, which many consider more convenient. Websites like Tennesseecourtrecords.us can provide name search results that cover a wide range of Campbell County public records, from arrest to court information. Such search methods allow users to access the data they seek without visiting different public web portals.

However, intending users are advised that these independent vendors do not have official partnerships with government agencies.