Morgan County Court Records

Morgan County court records encompass all trial-related documents generated by the various county courts in Morgan County, TN. These documents play crucial roles in upholding the integrity of the county's judiciary by ensuring accountability, equity, and fairness during case prosecutions within the various courts. Morgan County court records contain information such as:

• Case types
• Case names
• Names of litigants
• Filing and hearing dates
• Court names and jurisdictions
• Names of the judges
• Complaints or petitions
• Answers or responses
• Motions
• Affidavits and declarations
• Exhibits
• Orders
• Judgments.

Morgan County court records contain information about civil and criminal trials, including Morgan County arrest records and other criminal case documents.

Are Court Records Public in Morgan County?

Yes, court records are public in Morgan County. According to Tennessee Code Annotated § 10-7-503, all state, county, and municipal records are open to personal inspection by state citizens, and custodian agencies must make them accessible upon request unless state laws state otherwise. However, certain categories of court records are exempt for privacy and security reasons. Under Tennessee laws, the public cannot access court records relating to juveniles, adoptions, grand jury proceedings, personal identifying information, medical and mental health histories, sealed or expunged records, ongoing investigations, and child and spousal support.

Morgan County Court Records Search

Morgan County court records are accessible online through the Tennessee Courts Public Case History Portal. Requesters may access Morgan County court records by case names and numbers. Record seekers may also request access to Morgan County court records in person or by mail requests through the Morgan County Circuit Court Clerk's Office at:

415 North Kingston Street,
P.O. Box,
Wartburg,
TN 37887
Phone: (423) 346-3503
Email: marla.hines@tncourts.gov.

Morgan County Courts

The Morgan County judicial structure reflects the Tennessee trial system. In Morgan County, the Circuit Court is the apex county-level judicial institution. This court has authority over civil and criminal trials, but it only handles cases beyond the jurisdiction of the lower courts within the county. Other courts in Morgan County include the Chancery, Criminal, General Sessions, Juvenile, and Municipal Courts.

Interested individuals may find the contacts for the various Morgan County courts below:

Morgan County Circuit Court
415 North Kingston Street,
P.O. Box 163
Wartburg,
TN 37887
Phone: (423) 346-3503
Fax: (423) 346-5415

Morgan County Chancery Court
415 North Kingston Street Room 104,
P.O. Box 789,
Wartburg,
TN 37887
Phone: (423) 346-3881
Fax: (423) 346-4217
Email: angela.anderson@vcourthouse.net

Morgan County Criminal Court
415 North Kingston Street,
P.O. Box 163,
Wartburg,
TN 37887
Phone: (423) 346-3503,

Morgan County General Sessions Court
Morgan County Courthouse
415 N. Kingston Street,
Wartburg,
TN 37887
Phone: (423) 346-6943

Morgan County Juvenile Court
415 North Kingston Street,
Wartburg,
TN 37887

Sunbright Municipal Court
120 Melton Drive,
P.O. Box 188,
Sunbright,
TN 37872
Phone: (423) 628-5260
Fax: (423) 628-2832

Morgan County Criminal and Civil Records

Morgan County criminal and civil records are case files on criminal and non-criminal prosecutions within the various courts in Morgan County. Civil court records encompass but are not limited to documents relating to small claims cases, general civil lawsuits, family law cases, probate and estate adjudications, real property disputes, and business disagreements. Morgan County criminal records, on the other hand, encompass Morgan County arrest records and other criminal case documents.

Most of Morgan County's criminal and civil court records are accessible. However, some exemptions exist, particularly for juvenile and certain family law records, which may require legal or judicial authorization to access.
Individuals seeking access to Morgan County court records should log in to the Tennessee Courts Public Case Portal and use the search tool to look for specific case records. Alternatively, call, mail, visit, or send an email request to the Morgan County Circuit Court Clerk's Office at:

415 North Kingston Street,
P.O. Box,
Wartburg,
TN 37887
Phone: (423) 346-3503
Email: marla.hines@tncourts.gov.

Morgan County Marriage Records

Morgan County marriage records are public. However, access to certified copies of Morgan County marriage certificates is limited to the spouses named on the documents, immediate family members, and authorized legal representatives.

Morgan County marriage records less than 50 years old are accessible through mail requests or in-person visits to the Morgan County Clerk's Office between 8.00 a.m. and 4.00 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, and 9.00 a.m. to 12.00 p.m. on Saturdays at:

415 N. Kingston Street,
P.O. Box 301,
Wartburg,
TN 37887
Phone: (423) 346-3480
Fax: (423) 346-4161
Email: Cheryl.collins@tn.gov.

Alternatively, download and complete an Application for a Certified Copy of a Certificate of Marriage (PH-1670) or Application for Verification of Marriage Facts (PH-3331) form and mail it to:

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

Morgan County marriage records older than 50 years are also accessible through the Tennessee State Library & Archives (TSLA).

Requesters should note that access to certified copies of Morgan County marriage records below 50 years requires valid government-issued photo Identification, a notarized application, and the mother's copy of the birth certificate issued at the hospital at the time of birth (for newborn births).

Morgan County Divorce Records

Public access to Morgan County divorce records depends on the age of the documents. In Morgan County, divorce records less than 50 years old are confidential documents accessible only to the subjects of the records, their immediate family members, authorized legal representatives, and individuals with judicial orders. However, these documents become public after 50 years.
Individuals seeking copies of Morgan County divorce records less than 50 years old should visit or mail the Morgan County Circuit Court Clerk's Office at:

415 North Kingston Street,
Wartburg,
TN 37887

Alternatively, download and complete an Application for a Certified Copy of Tennessee Certificate of Divorce or Annulment Form and mail it to:

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

Accessing Morgan County divorce records less than 50 years old requires valid government-issued photo identification in addition to a $15.00 fee. Morgan County divorce records older than 50 may be accessible through the Tennessee State Library and Archives (TSLA) for $5.00 to $10.00.

Morgan Birth Records

In Morgan County, birth records below 100 years are confidential. Access is limited to the individuals named on the documents, their immediate family, legal guardians, or authorized legal representatives. However, upon request, the Tennessee Vital Records Office may provide access to verification copies of non-sensitive data, such as date, birthplace, and name.

Morgan County birth records are legal identification documents that prove identity and qualify their owners for government benefits and social services. Additionally, birth records provide crucial data for calculating birth rates, analyzing population trends, and formulating government policies.

Individuals seeking copies of Morgan County birth records should download and complete the Application For Certified Copy Of A Tennessee Certificate Of Birth form and mail it to the Tennessee Vital Records Office at:

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

Alternatively, contact the Morgan County Health Department between 8.00 a.m. and 4.30 p.m. on work days at:

1103 Knoxville Highway,
Wartburg,
TN 37887-0343
Phone: (423) 346-6272

For copies of Morgan County birth records 100 years or older, visit the Tennessee Virtual Archive or contact the Tennessee Library & Archives at:

1001 Rep. John Lewis Way N,
Nashville,
TN 37219
Phone: (615) 741-7996 (main), (615) 741-2764 (reference desk)
General Email: reference.tsla@tn.gov
Archives/Ask Us Email: ask@tsla.libanswers.com.

Morgan Death Records

Morgan County death records are confidential documents for the first 50 years following the demise of their owners. During this period, certified copies of these documents are accessible only to the deceased's immediate family, authorized legal representatives, and the courts or government officials.

Death records officially confirm and bring closure to deaths and serve legal and administrative purposes. A Morgan County death record may be crucial for settling estates and inheritance, and for claiming life insurance and pension benefits. Furthermore, death records provide data for public health and policy planning, demographic and epidemiological studies, and genealogical research.

Access to Morgan County death records depends on the age of the documents. For copies of Morgan County death records less than 50 years old, download, complete, and mail an Application for a Certified Copy of a Certificate of Death (for a certified copy or death record) or an Application for Verification of Death Facts (death verification letter), and mail it to:

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

Morgan County death records older than 50 years are accessible through the Tennessee State Library & Archives.

Morgan County Probate Court Records

Morgan County probate court records are official documentation of legal matters on deceased persons' estates within Morgan County, TN. These include, but are not limited to, documents such as last Wills, trust administration, estate settlements, intestate successions, claims against estates, guardianship petitions, escheats, and conservatorship records.

Morgan County probate court records are accessible through the Morgan County Chancery Court / Probate Division. Interested individuals should call, visit, email, or send mail requests to the Clerk & Master's Office at:

415 North Kingston Street, Room 104,
P.O. Box 789,
Wartburg,
TN 37887
Phone: (423) 346-3881
Fax: (423) 346-4217
Email: angela.anderson@vcourthouse.net.

Older Morgan County probate court records may also be accessible through the Tennessee State Library & Archives.

Morgan County Property Records

Morgan County property records are official documents on real estate within Morgan County. This includes, but is not limited to, ownership and transaction documents, such as:

• Deeds
• Plat Maps
• Zoning certificates
• Liens, encumbrances, and mortgages
• Property sales histories
• Building permits
• Property tax records
• Easements.

For online access to Morgan County property records, log in to the Tennessee Property Assessment Data Portal, select Morgan from the County options, and search for property records by address, owner name, or parcel ID. Offline access to Morgan County property records depends on the type of property documents. Individuals seeking copies of deeds, mortgages, plats, liens, and other recorded documents should contact the Morgan County Register of Deeds between 8.00 a.m. and 4.00 p.m., Mondays through Fridays (excluding holidays) at:

413 N. Kingston Street,
Wartburg,
TN 37887
Phone: (423) 346-3105
Fax: (423) 346-8273
Email: dalton@vcourthouse.com.

For property valuations, parcel data, and tax information for real estate, reach out to the Morgan County Assessor's Office at:

Morgan County Courthouse
415 N. Kingston Street, Room 206,
Wartburg,
TN 37887
Phone: (423) 346-3130
Fax: (423) 346-7828
Email: gina.ellis@cot.tn.gov.

Morgan County Court Records Online

Third-party websites like Tennesseecourtrecords.us may sometimes offer a convenient alternative access to Morgan County court records. These private platforms provide access to different types of court documents from courts across Tennessee. Interested individuals may access Morgan County court records conveniently using advanced search tools for quick and easy access. However, despite their advantages, users of third-party resources for document searches should note that there are no guarantees of the accuracy of their content.