Grainger County Court Records

Per the Tennessee Code Annotated section 10-7-503(a), Grainger County court records consist of Case Records, Administrative Records, and Judicial Records created and maintained by the court. Court officials generate these records to document every legal process the court takes.

Sometimes, law enforcement records such as Grainger County arrest and criminal records make up part of court records, especially when included as evidence in a legal case. Grainger court records are also vital historical records later used in legal proceedings.

Are Court Records Public in Grainger County?

Yes. According to Rule 34 of the Tennessee Court Rules, court records are public in Grainger County. Citizens have the legal right to inspect court records maintained by any Grainger County court according to the Tennessee Public Records Act. However, requests to view court-maintained public records are subject to reasonable limitations and requirements meant to protect the record's integrity, the parties' right to access the record, the courts' judicial process, and the effective operation of the courts. Specific categories of court records are also made exempt from public disclosure by court orders or particular provisions. Some examples of Grainger County court records that are confidential include:

• Court records containing financial information for income verification.
• Court documents that display images and recordings of juveniles taken by law enforcement.
• Court records reveal Human trafficking services providers, family safety centers, rape crisis centers, and shelters for victims of domestic abuse.
• Unexecuted search warrants.
• Court filings containing backup plans for handling terrorist incidents

Records that contain social security numbers, credit card numbers, tax identification numbers, financial institution account numbers, burglar alarm codes, and security codes must also, if feasible, be redacted before the remainder of the record is released to the public.

Grainger County Court Records Search

Persons who want to perform a Grainger County court records search have the following options:

• Visiting the Grainger County Court clerk's office.
• Online -Tennessee public case records database.
• Using public access kiosks at the county courthouse

Grainger County Courts

The Grainger County court system comprises five types of courts: circuit court, chancery court, general sessions court, municipal court, and juvenile court. The most significant court in Tennessee is the Grainger County Circuit Court, which has general jurisdiction. Circuit judges hear criminal and civil cases and appeals of judgments from City, Juvenile, Municipal, and General Sessions courts, and their authority frequently overlaps with that of the Chancery Courts. Below are the locations of all courts in Grainger County:

Circuit Courts in Grainger County
Grainger County Circuit Court
Highway 11 West,
P.O. Box 157,
Rutledge, TN 37861
Phone: (865) 828-3605

Chancery Courts in Grainger County
Grainger County Chancery Court
Highway 11 West,
P.O. Box 160,
Rutledge, TN 37861
Phone: (865) 828-4436

General Sessions Courts in Grainger County
Grainger County General Sessions Court
Highway 11 West,
P.O. Box 157,
Rutledge, TN 37861
Phone: (865) 828-3605

Juvenile Courts in Grainger County
Grainger County Juvenile Court
Highway 11 West,
P.O. Box 157,
Rutledge, TN 37861
Phone: (865) 828-3605

Municipal Courts in Grainger County
Bean Station Town Court
785 Main Street,
Bean Station, TN 37708
Phone: (865) 993-3177
Fax: (865) 993-3619

Rutledge City Court
Highway 11 West,
P.O. Box 465,
Rutledge, TN 37861
Phone: (865) 828-3660
Fax: (865) 828-4037

Grainger County Criminal and Civil Records

Interested persons may request Grainger County criminal records by making a public records request to the department within any law enforcement office in Grainger County per T.C.A.§ 10-7-503(g). Criminal records in Grainger County are public records held locally at the Grainger County Sheriff's Department. However, law enforcement offices typically maintain records relating to arrests, incident bookings, and convictions handled by police and the judiciary in Grainger County. Individuals may contact the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation for a more comprehensive criminal record. Request for Grainger County criminal records should be made in writing and directed to the records department of any law enforcement office within the Grainger County jurisdiction. The request can be submitted in person or by mail. The request should provide the following details:

• The name of the subject of the search
• The type of information needed(arrests, detentions, bookings)

The cost of requesting criminal records ranges from $15 to $35, depending on how the request is submitted and the processing fees incurred for obtaining multiple copies of documents. Individuals can also find similar criminal records by searching the Grainger County Circuit Court court dockets for free.

Grainger County Marriage Records

Grainger County marriage records are vital documents that can be obtained at the Grainger County Vital Records Office and the county clerk's office. The vital records office is a division within the Grainger County Health Department. Marriage records at these offices include a certified Grainger County marriage certificate, marriage licenses, marriage verification letters, and marriage indexes. Grainger County marriage certificates are confidential records only accessed by the Spouse, parent, or child. Requesters must also provide any supporting documentation for their claim for the certificate.

Grainger County marriage records can be requested in person, online, or by mail at the local Department of Health office. The first step is to complete a marriage records request form and submit it to the office. Applicants must also pay a fee of $15 to obtain records.

Grainger County Divorce Records

Grainger County divorce records can be found at the Grainger County Chancery Court or the Department of Health. Divorce records are classified as civil case records and are created to provide proof of a marriage dissolution or annulment. Divorce records available at these offices include the Grainger County divorce decree and the Grainger County divorce certificate. These records can be requested in person or by mail from the custodian's office. To make a request, Persons complete and submit the divorce record request form or mail the completed form along with the associated fees to the court. In-person requests are resolved on the same day, while mail requests may take 1-7 days.

Grainger County Birth Records

Grainger County birth records provide details on every birth that occurs in the county. Birth records are useful for collecting vital statistics for the county. Individuals can obtain Birth records at Grainger County from the local health department office. The health department office provides Grainger birth certificates and verifies the authenticity of birth records. Requests for these records can be made in person, online, or through the mail by submitting a birth records request form.

Grainger County Death Records

Citizens can request Grainger County death records from the Grainger County Health Department office. The health office maintains different types of death records, including Grainger County death certificates and letters that verify death facts in Grainger County. These records are confidential and can only be requested by the deceased's parents or immediate family. Interested and eligible persons can request records online or through the mail. Individuals must complete a records request form and submit it to the health department office to request death records. These records are not free, and requestors will need to pay a request fee to obtain these records.

Grainger County Probate Court Records

The Grainger County Probate Court records are documents produced by the Grainger County probate and child support court. These court records are handled and maintained at the Grainger County Master's Office and Clerk's Office. Probate records include records concerning guardianships, wills, workers' compensation, partition suits, conservatorships, and contract disputes.

The availability of probate court records depends on the type of record requested. For example, guardianship and adoption records are restricted, while a record of wills becomes public when executed. Interested persons can visit the clerk's office to request probate records. Written requests can also be mailed to:

Mailing Address:
Post Office Box 160
Rutledge, TN 37861

Grainger County Property Records

Grainger County property records are public documents that give information about a parcel of land or property in the county. Grainger County property records can be found at the county assessor's office and the register of deeds office. The Register of Deeds office keeps track of legal documents and real estate transactions. Warranty Deeds, Trust Deeds, Releases, Plats, Powers of Attorney, Charters, and Military Discharges are some of the most popular types. The assessor's office oversees property ownership transfers and keeps track of ownership, address, deed, and assessment value records.

Anyone can request property records by visiting any record custodian office, making a request online, by mail, or by calling the office. To initiate a search, requesters must provide the property's address.

Grainger County Court Records Online

Third-party websites—such as Tennesseecourtrecords.us—aggregate docket summaries and document images from Tennessee trial courts and can provide Grainger County case information without an in-person visit. Searches may be run by party name, case number, or date range, with results delivered almost immediately and PDFs offered for a per-page fee. Because these services operate independently of the Grainger County Circuit Court Clerk and the Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts, posted data can be incomplete, outdated, or contain transcription errors. Verification against the certified court record is therefore advisable before relying on the information in legal, financial, or background-screening contexts.