Greene County Court Records

According to Tenn. R. Sup. Ct. 34, Greene County court records include case, adminstrative and judicial records. They refer to records maintained by the courts relating to a specific case filed with the court, cases pertaining to the administration of the courts, or records other than case or administrative records. Generally, court records help members of the public understand what transpired during a legal proceeding. This helps promote transparency and accountability in the judicial system of Greene County.

Court records are considered part of Greene County public records. Therefore, they are available to members of the public upon request. Court records typically contain the following information:

• Names of case parties and their roles
• Filing date
• Case judge
• Status and status date
• Case references
• Balance due and last pay date
• Next hearing
• Attorney information
• Documents (served on, role, document type, and number)
• Fees (party, fee code, assessed amount, receipt amount, and amount due)
• Hearing (hearing for, role, hearing type, date, and time, judge's name, and hearing result)
• Charges (TCA code and description, violation date, and disposition date and type)

Are Court Records Public in Greene County?

Yes. The Tenn. R. Sup. Ct. 34 gives individuals the statutory right to access court records. Therefore, anyone can request to view, examine, or inspect court records maintained by Greene County courts unless the records are expressly exempted from inspection under the Tennessee Public Records Act. The following Greene County court records are treated as confidential:

• Unpublished drafts of judicial orders and opinions
• All internal case management information, excluding information relating to the composition of appellate case panels assigned to consider a specific case.
• Copies of petitions, motions, and briefs filed with the clerks of the courts have been provided to a judge for their personal use. Such copies must not be intentionally filed as part of a case record.
• Electronic or written conference records, memoranda, reports, and notes created by a judge, judicial staff, or the Administrative Office of the Courts for or at the command of a court or judge.
• Information kept by individual judges relating to their removal from particular cases unless the information is subject to disclosure, according to Tenn. Code Ann. §§ 8-50-501, 8-50-506 or Tenn. S. Ct. R. 10 or intentionally filed as part of a case record.
• Electronic or written records whose disclosure would interfere with the court's judicial functions or potentially undermine the court's authority.

Greene County Court Records Search

Most Greene County court records are available online via the Online Court Records System. The search criteria are by party name, case year, or case type. However, record seekers can visit the courthouse in person to request Greene County court records. The court is open to members of the public from Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Greene County Courts

Greene County has several courts where civil and criminal cases are filed. The court structure comprises a circuit, chancery, criminal, probate, general sessions, juvenile, and municipal or city courts. Below are the addresses of the courts in Greene County:

Greene County Courthouse
101 South Main Street
Suite 302
Greeneville, TN 37743

Mosheim Municipal Court
1000 Main Street
Mosheim, TN37818
Phone: (423) 422-4051
Fax: (423) 422-6554
Email: clerk@mosheim.net

Baileyton City Court
6530 Horton Highway
Baileyton, TN37745
Phone: (423) 234-6911
Email: tilsonbj@comcast.net

Greeneville City Court
200 North College Street
Greeneville, TN37745
Phone: (423) 639-7111
Email: racgpd@comcast.net

Greene County Criminal Records

Criminal records are public information in Greene County. Interested individuals might be able to find criminal records at the Greene County Sheriff's Department (GCSD) during business hours. It is advisable to contact the Sheriff at (423) 798-1800 or by email at wholt@greenetnso.org before the visit to know the requirements for the search. For example, the requester might need a valid I.D. during such visits. The Sheriff's Office also issues Greene County arrest records available to the public in person. The Department is located at:

Greene County Sheriff's Department
116 E. Depot Street,
Greeneville, TN 37743

Individuals who cannot retrieve Greene County criminal records at the Sheriff's Department can do so at the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Division. Criminal record requests can be completed online via the Tennessee Open Records Information Services (TORIS) or by mail using the Tennessee Criminal History Information Request Form (English or Spanish). The CJIS charges $29 for copies of criminal records. Online requesters can pay their fees by credit cards (Visa, Master Card, or Discover) or billing accounts, while mail requesters can pay by money orders, cashier's checks, or credit cards.

Get Greene County Civil Court Records

The Circuit Court Clerk is the custodian of all civil court records in Greene County. Copies of these records can be obtained from Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the courthouse. The requester must provide a name or case number to the record staff.

Greene County residents can also search civil court records using the Online Court Records System. Public users should select the search tab at the top of the menu. Afterward, go to the Case Type and select Civil, then conduct a search by party name, case year, or case type. Subscribed users must use a username and password to access the portal.

Greene County Marriage Records

The Greene County Clerk provides members of the public with marriage records through the Marriage Lookup. Go to the Clerk's official website and click the Marriage Licenses menu to locate the Marriage Lookup from the dropdown menu. Users must enter applicant 1 or 2's first or last name to find the appropriate marriage record.

Record seekers can also find Greene County marriage records in person at the Clerk's Office. The office is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. The requester should visit the office with a valid I.D. at:

Greene County Clerk
204 North Cutler Street
Suite 200
Greeneville, TN 37745
Phone: (423) 798-1775
Fax: (423) 798-1822

Copies of Greene County marriage certificates can also be obtained online, by mail, or in person at the Tennessee Office of Vital Records. A valid I.D. and a fee of $15 is required to process the request. However, online requests may attract additional fees because an approved third-party vendor handles them. Mail requesters should include a completed Application for Certified Copy of a Tennessee Certificate of Marriage form in their mail package.

Greene County Divorce Records

Divorce records are available at the Chancery Court and the Clerk & Master's Office in Greene County. Requesters should be present at the office during business hours, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., to receive assistance. Copies of divorce records cost $0.50 per copy, and certified copies cost $5.

Interested persons can request copies of divorce records from the Tennessee Office of Vital Records. A divorce certificate can be obtained online, by mail, or in person at the office. The Office of Vital Records partners with a third-party vendor to provide online services to customers. In-person requesters can visit the office from Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. to submit their requests. A valid I.D. will be required to process the request. Mail requesters must submit a completed Application for a Certified Copy of the Tennessee Certificate of Divorce or Annulment form, a valid I.D., and a fee of $15 payable by money order or check to:

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

Greene County Birth and Death Records

Greene County vital records are confidential. As a result, birth records are made public after 100 years, whereas death records are released after 50 years. Certified copies of birth and death records are only issued to the subject of records (this only applies to Greene County birth records), parents, spouses, legal guardians, or children. Authorized representatives of any of the eligible persons can also obtain copies of Greene County birth certificate or death certificate if they have the following:

• A photocopy of their signed government I.D. card and the person they are representing
• A signed statement from the person giving the custodian permission to release the record.

The Tennessee Office of Vital Records authorizes the Greene County Health Department to issue birth and death certificates that have been registered with their office by introducing an electronic issuance system. Record seekers can submit an Application for a Certified Copy of a Certificate of Birth or Death form by mail or in person at the Health Department. The fee for each certificate is $15 per copy and $15 for each additional copy. Requesters must be willing to submit a valid I.D. when applying for birth or death. In-person requests should be made during business hours (Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.). The Department is located at:

Greene County Health Department
810 West Church Street
P.O. Box 159
Greeneville, TN 37744-0159
Phone: (423) 798-1749
Fax: (423) 798-1755

Greene County Probate Court Records

The Greene County Chancery Court has exclusive jurisdiction over the administration of estates and the probate of wills. At this time, the court only accepts in-person requests for records from Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Record seekers can contact the court's Clerk & Master by Phone: (423) 798-1742 or by email at clerk&master@greenecountytngov.com to inquire about other methods of obtaining probate court records. Copies of probate court records cost $0.50 per copy, and certified copies cost $5.

Greene County Property Records

The Greene County Register of Deeds accepts requests for property records like deeds, mortgages, powers of attorney, plats, deeds of trust, contracts, leases, judgments, liens, and wills (probated). The office partners with a third-party vendor to issue property records to members of the public. Searches via the third-party portal are based on a subscription or pay-for-use basis. Users must create an account and enter the portal with a username and password. Alternatively, individuals can visit the Register of Deeds' office from Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., to request copies of property records. A search and copy fee may be required to process the request. The office is located at the county clerk's office, suite 215.

Inquirers can also use the Tennessee Property Assessment Data (TPAD) to find property records online. Users should select "Greene" in the county dropdown. Then, enter a property address, owner name, or parcel I.D. in the search field. Users can also conduct an advanced search to streamline the search results.

Greene County Court Records Online

Residents of Greene County can access court records through several third-party online platforms that offer records across multiple jurisdictions. Users must input a name, case number, or case year to locate the appropriate documents in the designated search fields. These third-party websites, especially tennesseecourtrecords.us, are user-friendly and allow easy navigation. However, it inquirers are advised to cross-check the information obtained with official government sources to ensure accuracy and avoid outdated data.