Cheatham County Court Records

Cheatham County court records provide an official documentation of actions and judicial proceedings created, collected, received, or maintained by the courts for a particular case. Such records typically include the parties' names, case number, court of filing, filing date, case status, attorney details, and judge information. Other components of court records include pleadings, summons, depositions, appeals, evidence, motions, subpoenas, transcripts, orders, court dockets, and judgments.

Tennessee Court records play a crucial role in state legal matters. First, they give a detailed and accurate account of all legal proceedings conducted in the state. Documenting the court process ensures all parties to the lawsuit get a fair and impartial hearing. Lastly, court records from the state or county courts may serve as evidence for future litigations.

Are Court Records Public in Cheatham County

Cheatham County court records are open to the public. The Tennessee Open Records Act specifies that the public can access public records maintained by government agencies. Per the Act, all Cheatham County public records are open to the public to view, inspect, and copy public records, including records maintained by the courts.

However, the Act expressly exempts some court records from inspection. Consequently, the following court records are not public records and are not open for inspection by members of the public.

• Records sealed by a federal statute or rule of court
• Unpublished drafts of judicial opinions and orders
• Electronic or written conference records or reports prepared by a judge or judicial staff
• All written or electronic records where disclosure would interfere or frustrate the judicial function of the courts
• All court records where disclosure would result in an invasion of personal privacy

Accordingly, Cheatham County public court records do not include juvenile court records, adoption records, child custody, child visitation, domestic violence, paternity court records, and mental health records. In addition, the Act requires that sensitive personal information, including social security numbers, medical records, bank account numbers, insurance information, or tax returns included within a court record, may be redacted. The redaction protects the privacy of the person named on the court record.

Cheatham County Court Records Search

Multiple official sources are available to persons seeking to conduct a Cheatham County court record search. The Cheatham County Circuit Court offers an online repository to search for cases filed and heard in the court. The platform provides court record searches for the Circuit Court and General Sessions. In addition, the Clerk of the various courts within the county permits record seekers to search for court records filed in their courts. Record seekers may search the record in person or purchase the record by mail.

Cheatham County Court Records Search by Name

The Cheatham County Circuit Court provides an Online Court Records System with access to General Sessions and Circuit Court documents. The platform requires record seekers to create an account before conducting a name-based search. A person seeking to perform a Cheatham County Court record search by name must have the first and last name of the record.

Name-based searches for court records are also possible at the various courthouses within the county. Record seekers may visit the courthouse in person or furnish the Clerk of Courts with the full name of the case to facilitate the name search. Name-based searches at the courthouse are free, but the Clerk of Courts charges a fee to obtain copies of records.

Cheatham County Courts

The Cheatham Court system consists of five types of general jurisdiction courts. There is a Circuit, Chancery, General Sessions, and Juvenile Court. In addition, there are three Municipal Courts across the County.

Cheatham County District Court Records

District Courts are courts of trials that handle a wide range of criminal and civil cases at the state level. They are responsible for resolving disputes between residents or businesses from different states or issues arising from federal laws. District Courts handle criminal cases such as ordinance breaches, traffic violations, and misdemeanor charges. Civil cases tried at the District Courts include disputes involving businesses or individuals such as property, contract, personal injury, or family matters.

The Cheatham County court system does not have separate courts as District Courts. The General Sessions Courts handle cases that fall under the jurisdiction of District Courts. General Session Courts preside over lower-level criminal and civil matters. They also adjudicate over traffic violations such as speeding or moving violations.

Persons seeking Cheatham County General Sessions Courts may use the free Online Court Records System. Record seekers may search the database using the case number, party name, or date range. However, free access only provides basic information about the court case. Access to scanned images of court records, such as judgments, orders, or pleadings, requires the user to create an account and pay the required fees.

Cheatham County Criminal Records

A criminal record contains an individual’s criminal conviction history. It details offenses for which the individual was contacted by law enforcement officials and later arrested. Cheatham County criminal records include the arrest details, the arresting agency, the individual's personal details, charges, warrants, dispositions, sentencing, detention, and release conditions.

Cheatham County arrest records are public records under the State Public Records Act. The Cheatham County Sheriff's Office makes available criminal records to persons who make a request. To request the records, searchers must fill out the Inspection/Duplication of Request Form and provide all the requested information. Record seekers may submit the form in person, by mail, or email. All requests must include a photo identification card issued by a government entity and the fees. The fees are payable by check or money order. However, in person requesters may pay with cash.

Cheatham County Sheriff’s Office
264 South Main Street
Ashland City, TN 37015
Phone: (615) 792-4341
Email: PRRC@cheathamcountytn.gov

Cheatham County Criminal Court Case Lookup

Criminal Court records refer to all the official documents and records received or generated by the courts during a criminal court case proceeding. Cheatham County criminal cases are heard in the Circuit and General Session Court. The Circuit Court handles a range of criminal cases, including felony cases. It also handles criminal case appeals from the General Sessions Court. The Cheatham County General Sessions Court presides over misdemeanor criminal cases, such as traffic violations and minor drug possession. It also conducts preliminary hearings for felony cases.

Persons seeking Cheatham County criminal records may use the Online Court Records System. The web tool grants access to criminal records from the county's Circuit and General Sessions Courts. The platform offers a case number, case year, or party name search. The platform offers free searches for Cheatham criminal court records. However, record seekers may view only the basic information of the case. Record seekers looking to view scanned images of the pleadings or judgment must create an account and pay the required fees.

Get Cheatham County Civil Court Records

Civil court records are the official papers, briefs, and documents the courts obtain during civil disputes between individuals or businesses. The Circuit and General Sessions Courts in Cheatham County handle civil disputes. The general Session Courts preside over civil cases without financial limits, such as recovery of personal property or forcible entry. In addition, they handle other general and civil equity cases where the claim is less than $25,000. The Circuit Court handles disputes involving higher monetary value or complex legal issues. The court adjudicates over breach of contract claims, real estate disputes, or business litigations.

Cheatham County civil court records are available online through the Online Court Records System. Record seekers may view basic information of the record for free or create an account and pay the required fees to view scanned copies of motions, orders, or judgments. The Court also permits in-person or mail requests for civil court records.

Records seekers may submit a written request in person, by mail, or by fax to view or obtain copies of Cheatham County civil court case records at the Clerk of the Circuit Court or the Clerk of the General Session Court. The court charges a fee to purchase its civil court records. The office and mailing address of the courts are:

Cheatham County Circuit Court
100 Public Square Room 225
Ashland City, TN 37015
Phone: (615) 792-4341
Fax: (615) 792-3203

Cheatham County General Sessions Court Clerk
100 Public Square Room 223
Ashland City, TN 37015
Phone: (615) 792-4866

Cheatham County Family Court Records

Cheatham County does not have a dedicated Family Court. Thus, the Cheatham County Juvenile Court handles family law-related matters such as custody, legitimation and visitation, parenting plans of unmarried parents, delinquent/unruly youth, and juvenile traffic citations. The Cheatham County Juvenile Court also manages all court records of these cases. Persons interested in these court records can obtain them during office hours Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The Cheatham County Chancery Court handles other family law-related matters in Cheatham County, such as divorce, paternity, child support, alimony, and domestic relationship disputes. Persons interested in the records of these cases can obtain them through the Cheatham County Chancery Court, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Cheatham Dissolution of Marriage Records

Cheatham County's marriage dissolution records include the Marital Dissolution Agreement (MDA), the document signed to officially end a marriage in Cheatham County, and the Final Decree of Divorce. The MDA outlines:

• The grounds for the divorce
• Property division
• Division of assets such as vehicles, stocks, retirement funds, etc
• Division of debts such as student loans, mortgages, and credit cards
• Other provisions, such as the retainership of the marital name by the wife, attorney fees, and court costs

The MDA is one of the forms filled in by a couple in the process of a divorce while the judge signs the Final Decree of Divorce and indicates that the divorce is now final. Both records are filed and issued at the Cheatham County Chancery Court, where they are maintained.

Cheatham County Marriage and Divorce Records

Per the annotated Tennessee Code, the Tennessee Office of Vital Records maintains Cheatham County marriage records, such as Cheatham County marriage certificates and divorce certificates. Interested persons can obtain certified marriage and divorce records through the Cheatham County Health Department (local county health department). The Cheatham County Health Department is at:

162 County Services Dr Rd
Ashland City, TN 37015
Phone: (615) 792-4318

In addition, persons who prefer mail can obtain these records via mail for $15 for a certified marriage or divorce certificate. Mail-in applicants are required to complete and send an accredited marriage certificate application or certified divorce certificate application. Mail requests require requesters to provide identification, such as a government-issued photo ID (with the requestor's signature) or a notarized application for the certified copy. Mail requests are to be sent with a check or money order payable to Tennessee Vital Records to:

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

Cheatham Birth and Death Records

The Tennessee Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records manages Cheatham County birth and death records. These records include Cheatham County Birth Certificates and death certificates, which are also classified as Cheatham County Vital Records.

Persons who require birth and death certificates can obtain them in person through the Cheatham County Health Department. Qualified applicants include parents, spouses, or children who will be required to provide supporting documents such as testamentary or letters, custody orders, or insurance policies.

Alternatively, the records can also be obtained via mail for $15 per certified birth or death certificate. Applicants requesting by mail are to fill in and sign a request for a certified birth certificate or death certificate. Mail requests require documentation for identification such as one of:

• A photocopy of a government-issued photo ID card with the signature of the requester
• A notarized application for the certified copy
• A mother’s copy of the birth certificate issued at the hospital at the time of birth (for obtaining a newborn’s birth certificate)

Mail requests are to be sent with a check or money order payable to Tennessee Vital Records.

Cheatham County Probate Court Records

Cheatham County does not have a dedicated Probate Court and thus probate matters in the county are under the jurisdiction of the Cheatham Chancery Court. Probate Court records include documents about wills and estates, name changes, guardianships, judicial hospitalizations (under mental law), corrections to birth certificates, and conservatorships. Persons requiring Cheatham County probate records can obtain them at the office of the Cheatham Chancery Court Clerk and Master at:

Chancery Court
100 Public Square, Suite 106
Ashland City, TN 37015
(615) 792-4620

Office Hours are from Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.except for on holidays.

Cheatham County Property Records

Cheatham County Property Records provide information related to property in Cheatham County. These documents, amongst other things, show the ownership of the property, property transactions, and the property's location and boundaries. Cheatham property records include deeds, plats, property surveys, and instruments of records that may constitute a lien.

The Register of Deeds maintains Cheatham County property records. Records can be obtained by visiting the register’s office in person or by contacting the office at (615) 792-4317. Persons requiring documents from the Register of Deeds require the date of transaction, name of the seller/lender or buyer/borrower, and address of the subject party. The Register of Deeds office is at:

Register of Deeds
354 Frey Street, Suite C
Ashland City, TN 37015

Office hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Copies of deeds cost $0.15 per page, while large copies of plats cost $5 per page. Certified copies of documents cost $1 per page.

Cheatham County Court Records Online

Persons who require Cheatham court records can do so online using the Cheatham County Online Court Record System. Another option to access Cheatham County Court records online is through third-party sources like Tennesseecourtrecords.us. However, third-party sources are non-governmental and non-official. Although they provide a simplified point for accessing court records, the information available on such platforms cannot be guaranteed.

Cheatham County Courts

The Cheatham Court system consists of five types of general jurisdiction courts. There is a Circuit, Chancery, General Sessions, and Juvenile Court. In addition, there are three Municipal Courts across the County. The locations of the various courts are:

Circuit Courts in Cheatham County
Cheatham County Circuit Court
100 Public Square, Suite 225
Ashland City, TN 37015
Phone: (615) 792-3272

Chancery Courts in Cheatham County
Cheatham County Chancery Court
100 Public Square, Suite 106
Ashland City, TN 37015
Phone: (615) 792-4620

General Sessions Courts in Cheatham County
Cheatham County General Sessions Court
100 Public Square, Suite 223
Ashland City, TN 37015
Phone: (615) 792-4866

Juvenile Courts in Cheatham County
Cheatham County Juvenile Court
199 Court Street, Suite 100
Ashland City, TN 37015
Phone: (615) 792-7566

Municipal Courts in Cheatham County
Ashland City Municipal Court
101 Court Street, P.O. Box 36
Ashland City, TN 37015
Phone: (615) 792-5719
Fax: (615) 792-3501

Kingston Springs Municipal Court
Audrey Beck Meeting Hall
396 Spring Street, P.O. Box 256
Kingston Springs, TN 37082
Phone: (615) 952-2110 ext. 20

Note: Contact information is for the Court Clerk at City Hall. Court is held at:

Audrey Beck Meeting Hall
420 North Main Street.
Pleasant View Municipal Court
City Hall
1008 Civic Court
Pleasant View, TN 37146
Phone: (615) 746-0600 ext. 101
Fax: (615) 746-0699