Cumberland County Court Records

According to Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 34 (2), court records are records generated, collected, received, or preserved by courts regarding a specific case or their administrative processes.

Court records are maintained because they offer comprehensive details about court procedures and processes. They also function as educational materials that the general public can use to learn more about how their local court system operates or what transpired during a particular case's court proceedings. Court records may also set legal precedents that can be applied to future cases. Typical information found in Cumberland County court records include:

• A case’s general details;
  • Case number
  • Filling date
  • Case judge
  • Status
• Filings information;
  • Filing type
  • Filing date
  • The name of the person who made the filing and the person against whom the filing is being filed.
• The name of the attorney connected to the case.
• Additional parties information.

Are Court Records Public in Cumberland County?

Yes. Public access to court records in Cumberland County is permitted pursuant to Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 34 and Tennessee's Public Records Act (TPRA), also known as Sunshine Laws. Under these laws, members of the general public have the statutory right to inspect public records maintained by government agencies, provided the record is not otherwise exempt from being public by law. Examples of some exempt records include:

• Juvenile records
• Adoption records
• Sealed records
• Unpublished drafts of judicial orders or opinions
• Records protected by court order or law (state or federal statute)
• Records that can interfere with a court’s judicial functions or undermine the court’s constitutional power when disclosed

Cumberland County Court Records Search

Interested persons can search for Cumberland County court records by querying the clerk's office of local courts. These offices are generally responsible for maintaining court records of the respective courts they represent. For instance, record seekers can search for Cumberland Circuit and General Session Court records through the County Circuit Clerk. Searches can be conducted in person at the Circuit Clerk's office or by using the office's online resources. Some third-party websites also offer court records search services that can be used to conduct Cumberland Cumberland County court record searches online.

Cumberland County Courts

Cumberland County has seven (7) types of courts: Circuit, Chancery, Criminal, General Sessions, Juvenile, Probate, and Municipal court. The addresses and contact information of these courts are as follows:

Cumberland County Circuit Court
60 Justice Center Drive,
Suite 300,
Crossville, TN 38555
Phone: (931) 484-6647

Cumberland County Chancery Court
60 Justice Center Drive,
Suite 226,
Crossville, TN 38555
Phone: (931) 484-4731

Cumberland County Criminal Court
60 Justice Center Drive,
Suite 300,
Crossville, TN 38555
Phone: (931) 484-6647

Cumberland County General Sessions Court
60 Justice Center Drive,
Suite 300,
Crossville, TN 38555
Phone: (931) 484-6647

Cumberland County Juvenile Court
60 Justice Center Drive,
Suite 226,
Crossville, TN 38555
Phone: (931) 484-4731

Cumberland County Probate and Family Court
60 Justice Center Drive,
Suite 226,
Crossville, TN 38555
Phone: (931) 484-4731

Crossville City Court
115 Henry Avenue,
Crossville, TN 38555
Phone: (931) 484-7231
Fax: (931) 707-8391

Cumberland County Criminal Records

Cumberland County criminal records are official documents containing information about an individual's local criminal history. Criminal justice agencies, such as local courts and law enforcement agencies, generate and maintain these records. Local courts preserve criminal case records, while specific criminal records, like Cumberland County arrest records, are maintained by local law enforcement agencies. Criminal records are subject to the TPRA. As a result, most criminal records are considered part of Cumberland County Public Records and are accessible to the general public upon request.

Record seekers can contact or visit local law enforcement agencies, like the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Department and municipal police departments, to request Cumberland County arrest records. To facilitate their request, requesters are usually required to supply sufficient information about the desired record, such as the arrestee’s name and the arrest date, when making an arrest record request. Individuals who wish to request criminal records from the County Sheriff's Department can contact the agency at:

90 Justice Center Drive
Crossville, TN 38555
Phone: (931) 484-6176
Email: ccso@ccsheriffs.org

Interested persons can also obtain Cumberland County criminal records by conducting criminal background checks through the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI). This conducts a state-wide search for criminal records in Tennessee, including Cumberland County. A name-based or fingerprint-based criminal background check can be conducted through the TBI. Furthermore, requesters are charged $29.00 per background check, and requests may be submitted online or by mail.

For name-based background checks record seekers can use the Tennessee Open Records Information Services (TORIS) portal for online requests. On the other hand, mail-in requesters can complete the Tennessee Criminal History Information Request Form (also available in Spanish). The completed request form should be mailed together with the required fees to:

Tennessee Bureau of Investigation – TORIS Unit
901 R.S. Gass Blvd.,
Nashville, TN 37216
Phone: (615) 744-4057

Meanwhile, fingerprint-based criminal background checks can be conducted through third-party contractors mentioned on the TBI’s Background Checks page.

Get Cumberland County Civil Court Records

In Cumberland County, civil cases may be handled by the County Circuit, General Session, or Chancery Court, depending on which court has jurisdiction over the specific type of civil case. The Circuit Court and Chancery Court are trial courts that can handle most types of civil cases. Meanwhile, the General Session Court is a small claims court that can hear civil cases involving less than $25,000. Record seekers can query the clerk’s offices of these courts to get court records of civil cases they respectively handled.

The Cumberland County Circuit Clerk serves as the Circuit Court and General Session Court’s clerk. Hence, individuals can query the Circuit Clerk to get court records of civil cases handled by these courts. Interested persons can use the Circuit Clerk’s Cumberland County Online Court Records portal to search for relevant civil court records. On the portal, searches are conducted by party name, case number, or year. Alternatively, record seekers can visit the Circuit Clerk’s office during regular office hours (Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm) to request civil court records in person. The Circuit Clerk’s office is located at:

60 Justice Center Drive
Crossville, TN 38555
Phone: (931) 484-6647
Email: jessica.burgess@cumberlandcountytn.gov

On the other hand, records seekers can contact the Cumberland County Clerk and Master office to get court records of civil cases heard by the Chancery Court. Record seekers can visit or contact the Clerk and Master office at:

60 Justice Center Drive
Suite 226 | Crossville, TN 38555
Phone: (931) 484-4731
Email: benjamin.tollett@tncourts.gov

Cumberland County Marriage Records

Marriage records and other types of Cumberland County vital records are primarily maintained and obtainable through the Tennessee Department of Health’s Vital Records Office. According to Tennessee Code § 68-3-205, however, marriage records are unavailable to the public for 50 years after the marriage recordation date. As a result, certified copies of Cumberland County marriage certificates (under 50 years) are only available to eligible persons. These include:

• The record’s subject, such as the bride or groom named in the record
• The record subject’s immediate family members, such as their parent, legal guardian, or child(ren).
• An authorized representative of eligible persons.

Meanwhile, the general public can obtain uncertified copies of Cumberland County marriage records through the Vital Record office, provided the record is older than 50 years. Nonetheless, all requesters must present a valid form of identification when requesting marriage records from the Vital Record Office and are charged a $15 fee per request. The $15 fee covers the cost of furnishing a single copy of the requested marriage certificate, and additional copies cost $15 each.

Record seekers can submit requests for marriage records to the Vital Records Office in person or by mail. In-person requests can be made by visiting the Vital Record Office during office hours (Monday to Friday from 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.) at:

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

For mail-in requests, requesters utilize the PH-1670 form. The request form should be appropriately completed and mailed with all other required items to the address provided at the bottom right corner of the request form. Requesters can check their orders by emailing the Customer Service Unit at vrcustomerservice@tdhs.zendesk.com.

Cumberland County Divorce Records

Like marriage records, interested persons can request copies of Cumberland County divorce records from the Tennessee Department of Health’s Vital Records Office. Divorce records are protected by Tennessee Code § 68-3-205. Under the statute, divorce records are kept confidential for 50 years after the divorce was recorded. As a result, the general public can request uncertified copies of divorce certificates that are older than 50 years. Meanwhile, certified copies of divorce certificates under 50 years old are only issued to eligible persons, such as parties named on the record and their immediate family members.

The Vital Records Office provides in-person and by-mail options for requesting Cumberland County divorce records. Notwithstanding, requesters must provide a valid form of identification and pay the required fee when requesting divorce records from the Vital Records Office. Requesters are charged $15 per search, and additional copies of a requested divorce certificate cost $15 per copy.

Requests can be made in person at the Vital Records Office during regular office hours. Conversely, requesters can complete the PH-1671 form and mail it with other required items (i.e., fees and a photocopy of the requseter’s ID) to the Vital Records Office for mail-in requests.

Cumberland Birth and Death Records

All Cumberland County vital records, including birth and death records, are preserved by the Tennessee Department of Health’s Vital Records Office. Hence, interested parties can query the Vital Records Office for Cumberland County birth records or death records.

However, per Tennessee Code § 68-3-205, birth and death records remain confidential for 100 years and 50 years, respectively, after their recordation. Hence, the general public is only allowed access to uncertified copies of Cumberland County birth certificates or death certificates that have passed their respective confidentiality periods. Meanwhile, only eligible persons are allowed access to certified copies of birth or death records under 100 years or 50 years, respectively. These eligible persons include:

• The registrant or decedent
• The registrant or decedent’s immediate family member
• An authorized legal representative of any of the aforementioned eligible persons

There are primarily two ways to request birth or death records from the Vital Records Office: in person or by mail. Nevertheless, the requester must provide a valid form of identification and pay a $15 search fee to facilitate their request. Record seekers can visit the Vital Records Office during regular office hours for in-person requests. On the other hand, requesters can complete the appropriate request form for mail-in requests, such as PH-1654 (birth certificate) or PH-1668 (death certificate). The completed request form and all other required items should be mailed to the Vital Records Office mailing address provided on each form. Interested persons can email the Customer Service Unit at vrcustomerservice@tdhs.zendesk.com to check the status of their request.

Cumberland County Probate Court Records

In Cumberland County, probate cases fall under the exclusive jurisdiction of the county Probate and Family Court. Hence, all requests for court records of local probate cases should be directed to the Probate and Family Court. Some examples of probate cases include the administration of wills and estates and the appointment of conservators or guardians. Record seekers can contact the Probate and Family Court at:

Cumberland County Probate and Family Court
60 Justice Center Drive,
Suite 226,
Crossville, TN 38555
Phone: (931) 484-4731

Cumberland County Property Records

Two elected offices primarily maintain Cumberland County property records: the County Register of Deeds and the Assessor of Property Office. The Register of Deeds preserves property ownership records, such as deeds, and most legal instruments that can be attached to a property, like liens and other encumbrances. Meanwhile, the Assessor of Property generates and maintains local property assessment records.

Interested persons can contact or visit the County Register of Deeds Office during opening hours (Monday to Friday between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm) to request property records the office maintains. The Register of Deeds office is located and can be contacted at:

Cumberland County Courthouse
2 N Main St
Suite 204
Crossville, TN 38555
Phone: (931) 484-5559
Email: registerofdeeds@cumberlandcountytn.gov

Similarly, records seekers can query the Cumberland County Assessor of Property office to obtain property records the office maintains. The Assessor of Property office can be reached at:

2 S Main St
Suite 101
Crossville, TN 38555
Phone: (931) 484-5745
Email: kelli.buchannon@cot.tn.gov

Property assessment records are also available online through the Tennessee Property Viewer portal. On the portal, searches can be conducted by parcel number, owner name, property address, or subdivision name.

Cumberland County Court Records Online

Netizens can search for Cumberland County court records online through third-party websites like tennesseecourtrecords.us. These websites offer hassle-free online tools for conducting searches for court records generated in Tennessee, including Cumberland County. However, these websites operate separately from government agencies, and the results they provide may contain errors or omissions.