Marion County Court Records

Marion County, Tennessee, court records document the court cases and legal proceedings in the county. These records include rulings, decrees, judgments, motions, depositions, and other filed documents from different court cases in the county’s courts. Marion County arrest records may also be available as part of criminal court case records. These records are kept by their custodians in the courts for various reasons, including as research material or proof that rules and laws are followed during court proceedings.

Are Court Records Public in Marion County?

Under the Tennessee Open Records Act, Marion County court records are considered public unless otherwise restricted by law. Interested parties will be able to access public court records by contacting their custodians at the court where the case was heard. Restricted records closed to public view under the act include juvenile court records, personal information that may identify an individual, medical records, and information under privilege, such as attorney-client privilege.

Marion County Court Records Search

Record seekers may search for public Marion County court records via any of the following options.

• Contact the Marion County court where the case was heard in person or by mail.
• Look up court records online using the Public Case History Search
• Try out any third-party record websites

Marion County Courts

Tennessee has Circuit, General Sessions, Chancery, Criminal, Juvenile, Probate, and Municipal courts. Below are all the locations of courts within Marion County.

Marion County Circuit Court
Marion County Justice Center
5 Oak Avenue, P.O. Box 789,
Jasper, TN 37347
Phone: (423) 942-2134

Marion County Chancery Court
Marion County Justice Center
5 Oak Avenue, P.O. Box 789,
Jasper, TN 37347
Phone: (423) 942-2601

Marion County General Sessions Court
Marion County Justice Center
5 Oak Avenue, P.O. Box 789,
Jasper, TN 37347
Phone: (423) 942-2134

Marion County Juvenile Court
Courthouse Annex
24 Courthouse Square,
Jasper, TN 37347
Phone: (423) 942-2515

This is the contact information for the Marion County Clerk, who is also the clerk of the Marion County Juvenile Court. The court is held at the Marion County Justice Center, 5 Oak Avenue.

Jasper Municipal Court
4460 Main Street,
Jasper, TN 37347
Phone: (423) 942-3180

Kimball City Court
675 Main Street,
Kimball, TN 37347
Phone: (423) 837-7040

South Pittsburg City Court
204 West 3rd Street,
South Pittsburg, TN 37380
Phone: (423) 837-5012

Whitwell Municipal Court
13671 Highway 28,
Whitwell, TN 37397
Phone: (423) 658-5151 ext. 2

Marion County Criminal and Civil Records

Record seekers may obtain Marion County criminal and civil court records from the court where the case was heard. They may also request rulings, decrees, and motions from civil court cases involving private parties and criminal case records, including Marion County arrest records.

Criminal and civil court cases can be obtained from the Marion County Circuit Court, General Sessions Court, and Chancery Court, depending on the type and severity of the case. Requests can be made to the courts at:

Marion County Circuit Court
Marion County Justice Center
5 Oak Avenue, P.O. Box 789,
Jasper, TN 37347

Marion County General Sessions Court
Marion County Justice Center
5 Oak Avenue, P.O. Box 789,
Jasper, TN 37347

Marion County Chancery Court
Marion County Justice Center
5 Oak Avenue, P.O. Box 789,
Jasper, TN 37347

Mailed requests can be made by submitting the public records request form with details such as case names, filing dates, and case numbers to the clerk at:

Marion County Courthouse
1 Courthouse Square
P.O. Box 789
Jasper, TN 37347

Record seekers may call the court clerk ahead of their visit or request at (423) 942-2134 to inquire about request procedures, copy fees, and processing times.

Marion County Marriage Records

Marriage records in Marion County, Tennessee, are generally considered public records open to members of the public. Record seekers may obtain these records from the Marion County Court Clerk, who is their custodian.
Record seekers may request certified copies of marriage records from the clerk at:

Marion County Clerk
24 Courthouse Square, Rm 101,
P.O. Box 789,
Jasper, TN 37347.

Requesters should be ready to provide a valid photo ID during their request. For comprehensive information, record seekers may call the clerk’s office at (423) 942-2515.

Marion County Divorce Records

In Marion County, divorce records are considered public information accessible to any member of the public. To request these records, record seekers must contact the Marion County Circuit Court Clerk. Requests should be made in person or by mail to the circuit clerk’s office at:

Marion County Circuit Court
Marion County Justice Center
5 Oak Avenue, P.O. Box 789,
Jasper, TN 37347

Record seekers should be ready to provide details to locate the record, such as filing dates, type of records, case numbers, and names of the parties involved in the case. Any copies required will likely incur fees. Hence, requesters should be prepared. For any inquiries, record seekers may call the court at (423) 942-2134.

Marion Birth Records

Marion County birth records remain confidential for 100 years after the birth. Before that, only certain eligible parties, including the subject of the records and immediate family, could request them. These records are available to request from the local health department, the Tennessee Department of Health, Vital Records Office, or the Tennessee State Library and Archives.
Requesters must return a completed Application for a Birth Certificate in person or mail it to the office at:

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

Marion County Health Department
24 East 7th Street
Jasper, TN 37347
Phone: (423) 942-2238
Hours of operation: 8 AM-4:30 PM

Record seekers must provide a copy of a valid ID when requesting birth records. Birth certificates cost $15, the first of which is a non-refundable search fee. Subsequent copies also cost $15 each. Checks and money orders are the acceptable forms of payment for mailed requests, and cash or cards are acceptable in person. Birth records are valuable documents for obtaining ID, such as passports and driver’s licenses, or determining a person’s identity and citizenship.

Marion Death Records

Marion County death records are not public until 50 years after the death. The family and the legal representatives of the deceased are the only parties who may request these records before the time limit. Death records may be required to settle estates, administer wills, and terminate social security accounts and other benefits.

To obtain Marion County death records, requesters must submit a completed Application for a Death Certificate in person or by mail to:

Marion County Health Department
24 East 7th Street
Jasper, TN 37347
Phone: (423) 942-2238
Hours of operation: 8 AM-4:30 PM

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

Mailed requests should include payment and a copy of a valid form of identification. Copies cost an initial non-refundable fee of $15, which gives one copy of the record. Additional copies cost $15 each. Payment is accepted in cash or card when made in person, or a check or money order included in a mailed request.

Marion County Probate Court Records

Marion County probate court records are records detailing cases involving estates, trusts, contracts, guardianships, and domestic relationships. These records are obtained from the Marion County Clerk and Master of the Marion County Chancery Court.
Record request should be addressed to the county clerk and master at:

Marion County Chancery Court
Marion County Justice Center
5 Oak Avenue, P.O. Box 789,
Jasper, TN 37347

For any inquiries and advice on obtaining these records, interested parties may call the clerk at (423) 942-2601.

Marion County Property Records

Records detailing property and transactions involving property within the county are collectively known as Marion County property records. These records include deeds, trusts, plats, and mortgages.

Record seekers may obtain Marion County property records by visiting the office at:

Marion County Register of Deeds
1 Courthouse Square,
Jasper, TN 37347

Interested parties may visit the Register of Deeds to request records during business hours. Requesters may call the registrar’s office at (423) 942-2573 for further details.

Marion County Court Records Online

Third-party websites like Tennesseecourtrecords.us may provide access to public records for Marion County outside government resources. These private websites offer access to court records across jurisdictions with fewer restrictions, usually for a fee. They have user-friendly interfaces and search tools where visitors may search for documents using search criteria such as names and case numbers. The search results may also be downloaded or printed directly from the site. However, since these platforms are independent of government affiliations, their records may be outdated or incorrect and should be verified with official sources. Accuracy cannot be guaranteed.