Dyer County Court Records

Dyer County court records are documents, files, and transcripts relating to court proceedings and dockets in Dyer County, Tennessee. The court maintains these records regarding what transpires during a legal proceeding.

Access to Dyer County court records is essential for public education about the law and for promoting accountability in the justice system. The information typically found in a court record includes the names of the parties involved, the case number, the court where the case was filed, the date of filing, and the names of the judges and attorneys involved.

Are Court Records Public in Dyer County?

Yes. The Tennessee Public Records Act grants Tennessee citizens the right to view state, county, and local public documents. It provides that public records are open for inspection to any citizen of Tennessee unless otherwise specified by law. However, the disclosure of some public documents is prohibited by federal laws, common laws, state laws, and court rules. Such records include:

• Juvenile court records
• Victim-identifying information
• Attorney-client privileged information
• Documents required for filing an order of protection case
• Adoption records
• Surrender of parental rights records.

Dyer County Court Records Search

The following options are available to members of the public seeking to perform a Dyer County court records search:

• The Dyer County Circuit Court Clerk's Office
• The courthouse where the case was filed
• Third-party websites.

Dyer County Courts

The Dyer County Circuit Court considers appeals of judgments from juvenile, municipal, and general sessions courts as well as civil and criminal proceedings. The jurisdiction of the county's circuit court and chancery court frequently overlap. The Dyer County's Chancery Court typically handles cases that are outside the purview of other courts and have exclusive original jurisdiction over the majority of equitable cases. It has joint authority over specific categories of civil cases and other courts.

General Session Courts have jurisdiction over certain types of civil and criminal cases. Juvenile courts have jurisdiction over some cases in circuit courts, chancery courts, and probate courts. Circuit Courts, Chancery Courts, and Juvenile Courts all have jurisdiction over paternity cases, custody disputes, and other issues involving unmarried parents' children.

The addresses of all the courts in Dyer County are:

Dyer County Circuit Court
Dyer County Courthouse
101 West Court Street, Room 200
P.O. Box 1360
Dyersburg, TN 38024
Phone: (731) 286-7808

Dyer County Chancery Court
Dyer County Courthouse
101 West Court Street, Room 201
P.O. Box 1360
Dyersburg, TN 38025
Phone: (731) 286-7818
Fax: (731) 288-7706

Dyer County General Sessions Court
Dyer County Courthouse
101 West Court Street, Room 200
P.O. Box 1360
Dyersburg, TN 38025
Phone: (731) 286-7808

Dyer County Juvenile Court
Dyer County Courthouse
101 West Court Street, Room 201
P.O. Box 1360
Dyersburg, TN 38025
Phone: (731) 286-7827
Fax: (731) 288-7730

Dyersburg City Court
435 West Market Street
Dyersburg, TN 38024
Phone: (731) 288-2517
Fax: (731) 288-2519

Newbern City Court
103 Jefferson Street
Newbern, TN 38059
Phone: (731) 627-3221
Fax: (731) 627-9228

Trimble City Court
22 Main Street
Trimble, TN 38259
Phone: (731) 297-3955

Dyer County Criminal and Civil Records

The Dyer County Circuit Clerk manages and disseminates public records to members of the public. Requesters may be required to provide a fee for public viewing and copying. Dyer County criminal records and civil records may be obtained by contacting the clerk's office via mail, phone, or in person. However, these differ from Dyer county arrest records which pertain to an individual’s apprehension and conviction. Civil court records include torts, small claims, probate, landlord-tenant disputes, and others. Interested persons may also visit the courthouse where the case was filed to request a criminal record or civil record.

Dyer County Marriage Records

The Vital Records Office of the Tennessee Department of Health preserves, examines, registers, amends, and issues certified Dyer County vital records certificates to citizens of the state. Only authorized individuals, such as direct family members or descendants of the subject, may obtain a Dyer County Marriage Certificate. Eligible individuals may make a request online or via mail by submitting the completed and signed Marriage Certificate application form, along with a government-issued identity card. Requesters are required to pay a fee of $15 to complete the application process.

One may also request in person by visiting the Vital Records Office at

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

Dyer County Divorce Records

Divorce records are maintained and issued by the state's Vital Records Office of the DHS. Certified copies of a divorce certificate are not open to the general public. Only authorized individuals may request divorce records from this agency. Eligible requesters may request in person, via mail, or online through an independent organization partnering with the DHS. In-person requests may be completed at the office during working hours, Monday to Friday. Mail requests may be completed by submitting a completed divorce certificate application, along with a government-issued identity card and a fee of $15.

Dyer County Birth Records

The Dyer County Health Department maintains and issues Dyer County birth records to eligible record seekers upon request. Only qualified applicants such as a parent, spouse, or child are authorized to obtain a subject's birth records in Dyer County. Anyone who wishes to obtain a Dyer County birth certificate may contact the county's Health Department during working hours via mail or in person at

Dyer County Health Department
1755 Parr Avenue
Dyersburg, TN 38024
Phone: (731) 285-7311

Inquirers may also contact the state's Vital Records Office to obtain a Dyer County birth record. Eligible requesters should note that identification will be required at the time of submission of the birth certificate application and fees payable. Requests may be made online, in person, or via mail.

The vital statistics derived from birth records are crucial for calculating the size of the population and allocating resources.

Dyer County Death Records

Eligible individuals may obtain a death record by contacting the Dyer County Health Department. Only direct family members or descendants may obtain a certified copy of a subject's death record.

Requests can be made in person or via mail by completing and submitting the Death Certificate application. Inquirers may also request a death certificate from the state's DHS Office of Vital Records. Requesters are required to provide a government-issued ID along with a fee of $15 to complete the application process.

Dyer County Probate Court Records

Dyer county probate courts oversee matters pertaining to estate administration and probate. They also handle conservatorship and guardianship cases. In Dyer County, the Chancery Court has jurisdiction over probate matters. Anyone seeking a probate court record may contact the Clerk of Chancery Court in person or via mail. Record requests will require information relating to the record such as its case number, the names of the parties involved and their legal representatives.

Dyer County Property Records

The Dyer County Register of Deeds is the primary custodian of property records generated within the county. Members of the public may contact the Register's Office during working hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Mondays through Fridays, to obtain property records. Requests may be made via mail or in person at:

Dyer County Register of Deeds
101 West Court Street,
Room 200
Dyersburg, TN 38024.

Interested persons may also contact the County's Property Assessor to look up information on real properties within the county and their value. Requests may be made via mail or in person at:

Dyer County Property Assessor
101 West Court Street
Dyersburg, TN 38024.

Property-related information in Dyer typically includes deeds, property addresses, property owner information, plats, history of ownership, etc.

Dyer County Court Records Online

Interested persons may use third-party online resources such as Tennesseecourtrecords.us to access court records in Dyer County. The features offered by these non-governmental sites enable users to perform comprehensive searches with ease. These portals can be used to look up a single record or multiple records. Inquirers may input a name and last known location to remotely search third-party websites for several records simultaneously.

Third-party websites are not affiliated with the Tennessee state government, Dyer County government, or their agencies. Independent record service providers source information in their databases from several sources, so record accuracy may not be guaranteed.