Robertson County Court Records

Per Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 34 (2), court records are a combination of different official documents maintained by local courts. These include case records, administrative records, and judicial records. Case records are official documents created, collected, received, or maintained by courts regarding specific cases they handled.

The importance of Robertson County court records lies in the wealth of information they contain. Firstly, these records provide detailed and official accounts of court proceedings, providing insights into how relevant cases were adjudicated. Court records also offer avenues for scrutiny of judicial processes, as interested persons can review court records to ensure court staff actions are fair and just. This, in turn, allows for openness of judicial processes, improving public trust in their judiciary system.

As eluded, Robertson County court records are comprised of different records, including, but not limited to, dockets, schedules, exhibits, evidence, judgments, and court orders. These records also typically contain pertinent information about their respective court cases, such as case numbers, party names, and case disposition or current status.

Are Court Records Public in Robertson County?

Yes. The Tennessee Public Records Act (TPRA) and Supreme Court Rule 34 established the public's statutory rights to access court records in Tennessee, including Robertson County. Hence, interested parties can inspect and request copies of most Robertson County court records through their official custodians and the resources they provide.

However, these laws, the TPRA and Supreme Court Rule 34, are not without exemptions. Some records exempt from public disclosure under these laws include and are not limited to:

• Juvenile records
• Medical records detailed in court records
• Adoption and child custody court documents
• Unpublished drafts of judicial orders and opinions
• Court records specifically exempt by state or federal statutes
• Sealed court records pursuant to a court order or protective order.

Robertson County Court Records Search

Interested persons can conduct Robertson County court records searches at or through any of the following places or resources:

• local courthouses and online resources they provide
• A local court clerk's office
• Reputable third-party resources that can be used to conduct public court record searches.
• Tennessee State Library and Archives (limited to court minutes)

Robertson County Courts

There are five (5) types of courts in Robertson County. These include one (1) Circuit, Chancery, General Sessions, and Juvenile Court, and six (6) Municipal Courts. The courthouse addresses and contact information of these courts are provided below:

Robertson County Circuit Court
Robertson County Office Building
539 S. Brown Street,
Springfield, TN 37172
Phone: (615) 384-7864
Fax: (615) 382-2283 (Civil)
Fax: (615) 384-0246 (Criminal)

Robertson County Chancery Court
501 South Main Street, Room 100,
Springfield, TN 37172
Phone: (615) 384-5650
Fax: (615) 382-3128

Robertson County General Sessions Court
529 South Brown Street,
Springfield, TN 37172
Phone: (615) 382-2324
Fax: (615) 382-3113

Robertson County Juvenile Court
529 South Brown Street,
Springfield, TN 37172
Phone: (615) 382-2324
Fax: (615) 382-3113

Robertson County Municipal Courts

Coopertown Municipal Court
2525 Burgess Gower Road,
Springfield, TN 37172
Phone: (615) 382-4470 ext. 212
Fax: (615) 382-2117

Cross Plains City Court
7622 Highway 25 East,
Cross Plains, TN 37049
Phone: (615) 654-2555
Fax: (615) 654-3813

Greenbrier Municipal Court
2414 Hwy 41 S
Greenbrier, TN 37073
Phone: (615) 643-4467
Fax: (629) 236-9721

Ridgetop City Court
1730 Highway 41 South, P.O. Box 650,
Ridgetop, TN 37152
Phone: (675) 859-0596
Fax: (675) 859-0025

Springfield City Court
405 N Main Street
Springfield, TN 37172
Phone: (615) 384-8422

White House Municipal Court
Billy S. Hobbs Community Center
105D College Street,
White House, TN 37188
Phone: (615) 672-4350 ext. 2137
Fax: (615) 672-2939

Robertson County Criminal Records

Robertson County criminal records provide information about an individual's arrests and criminal activities they have been connected to in Robertson County. Some criminal records, specifically Robertson County arrest records, are generated and maintained by local law enforcement agencies, such as the Robertson County Sheriff's Office and municipal police departments. These records are subject to the Tennessee Public Records Act (TPRA) and are considered part of Robertson County Public Records. As a result, they are available to the public upon request.

When requesting criminal records from local law enforcement agencies in Robertson County, record seekers must provide information identifying the desired criminal record. This information includes, but is not limited to, the names of the parties involved, case numbers, and locations of incidents. Most local law enforcement agencies in Robertson County have a record division or department where interested persons can query for criminal records, such as arrest records within their custody. For instance, record seekers can mail, phone, or visit the Springfield Police Department Records Division to get arrest records at:

Springfield Police Department,
802 Willow Street,
Springfield, TN 37172.
Phone: (615) 384-8422

Similarly, interested persons can query the Robertson County Sheriff's Office Record Division of criminal records at:

Robertson County Sheriff's Office
507 South Brown Street
Springfield, TN. 37172
Phone: (615) 384-7971
Fax: (615) 382-0641

Tennessee's central respiratory for criminal history information is the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI). As a result, law enforcement agencies across Robertson County and the state of Tennessee report most criminal records they generate to the TBI. These criminal records are limited to misdemeanor and felony arrests. Nonetheless, TBI offers public access to criminal records under the agency's custody. Record seekers can obtain criminal records through the TBI by requesting a Background Check on an individual. Note that requests are subject to a $29 processing fee. The general public can request a name-based background check through the TBI using the Tennessee Criminal History Information Request Form (available in Spanish). The request form may be appropriately completed and submitted, along with payments for required fees, at:

Tennessee Bureau of Investigation – TORIS Unit
901 R.S. Gass Blvd.,
Nashville, TN 37216
Phone: (615) 744-4057

Alternatively, interested parties can use the TBI's Tennessee Open Records Information Services (TORIS) website to request Background checks online. It is worth noting that qualified organizations can also conduct a fingerprint-based background check through the TBI.

Get Robertson County Civil Court Records

Depending on the case specifics, the county's Circuit, Chancery, or General Session Court may handle a civil case in Robertson County. Therefore, those looking for Robertson County civil court records should begin their search at the clerk's office of these courts.

For instance, record seekers can query the Circuit Court Clerk to get court records of civil cases handled by the Robertson County Circuit Court. Record seekers can visit the Circuit Civil office on the 3rd floor of the Robertson County Office Building to request court records in person. The office is open weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CST.

Similarly, individuals can query the Robertson County Clerk and Master office to get court records of civil cases heard by the County Chancery Court. Meanwhile, for civil cases under the jurisdiction of the County General Sessions Court, interested persons query the General Sessions Court Clerk's office for court records.

It is worth noting that record seekers can also search for Robertson County civil court records online through the Tennessee Public Court Records System. This system contains civil court records from Roberson County Circuit, Chancery, and General Sessions Court. Furthermore, searches on the system are free and facilitated by using party name, case year, or case number as a search criteria.

Robertson County Marriage Records

Robertson County Clerk is the primary custodian of the marriage records. Hence, individuals who want to request copies of Robertson County marriage records can query the County Clerk's office. The Clerk's Office offers online and offline avenues for requesting marriage records.

Interested persons can search and request certified copies of Robertson County marriage certificates online through the County Clerk's marriage lookup portal. The portal can be searched using the names of spouses in the marriage. Note that searches are subject to a $5.00 fee. The County Clerk also accepts in-person and by-mail requests for marriage records. Nonetheless, requesters must supply certain information about the record and pay the required fee to facilitate an in-person or by-mail request for marriage records. These include:

• The spouses' names (including the bride's maiden name)
• Date of marriage
• $5.00 request fee

Robertson marriage records requests can be mailed to or submitted in person at the following addresses:

Robertson County Clerk
511 S. Brown Street
Springfield, TN 37172

Robertson County Divorce Records

In Robertson County, the Chancery Court has jurisdiction over most family law cases, including adoption, paternity, legitimacy, surrender, child support, and divorce proceedings. As the official custodian of the Chancery Court, interested persons can query the Robertson County Clerk and Master's office to request divorce records. Queries can be made by contacting the County Clerk and Master's office in person at the office's physical address during regular office hours (Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) at:

Robertson County Clerk and Master's Office
519 S. Brown Street
Springfield, Tennessee 37172
Phone: (615) 384-5650

Robertson Birth and Death Records

Robertson County vital records, including marriage, divorce, birth, and death records, are preserved by the Tennessee Department of Health (TDOH) Office of Vital Records. The TDOH maintains birth and death records for the past 50 years and 100 years, respectively. These records are protected, and certified copies are only available to eligible persons, such as the subject of the record, their spouse, parent, legal guardian, or child.

The TDOH Office of Vital Records accepts in-person and mail-in requests for vital records. Requesters must provide an acceptable form of identification when requesting vital records. Additionally, requests are subject to a $15.00 fee for each copy of a birth or death certificate requested.

In-person requests for vital records (e.g., birth or death records) can be made during office hours (Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) at the Office Vital Records. For mail-in requests, requesters can utilize form PH-1663 (for Robertson County birth certificate) or PH-1654 (for Robertson County death certificate). The appropriate request form should be complete and mailed along with payment for required fees and a photocopy of the requester's ID to:

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

After submitting a request, requesters can check their order by emailing the TDOH Office of Vital Records Customer Service Unit at vrcustomerservice@tdhs.zendesk.com. It is worth noting that Robertson County birth records and death records can also be ordered online through third-party websites. Furthermore, birth and death records older than 50 years and 100 years, respectively, are available through the TN State Library and Archives.

Robertson County Probate Court Records

In Robertson County, probate cases fall under the jurisdiction of the County Chancery Court. Probate cases include conservatorship, guardianship, wills, and other related cases. Interested persons can inspect and request copies of probate court records through the Robertson County Clerk and Master's office. As the clerk of the County Chancery Court, the Clerk and Master's office preserves court records of probate cases handled by the Chancery Court.

Record seekers can visit or contact the Robertson County Clerk and Master's Office to access probate court records. They should be able to supply details about the probate case, such as party name or case number, to assist the clerk's office staff in identifying the desired record. Furthermore, the clerk's office charges record seekers $0.15 per page for furnishing copies of court records.

Robertson County Property Records

The Robertson County Register of Deeds and Assessor of Property Offices maintain most property records. The former records various types of legal instruments and transactions concerning the conveyance of title to land, such as deeds, releases, and assignments. The latter (Assessor of Property) determines property value and maintains property tax records.

Fortunately, the County Register of Deeds and Assessor of Property Office offers online resources interested persons can use to access property records their offices maintain.

For instance, the Robertson County Register of Deeds provides online access to property records dating to January 1, 1998, through an online resource provided on the Register of Deeds website. Note that a subscription is required to use the online resource. Records seekers can also visit or contact the Register of Deeds office to request property records at:

Register of Deeds
525 S. Brown St.
Suite 211
Springfield, TN 37172
Phone: (615) 384-3772

For property data maintained by the Robertson County Assessor of Property Office, interested persons can search the Tennessee Property Assessment Data and Tennessee Property Viewer portals. These portals are free to use and searchable by property address, owner's name, or parcel ID. For further questions and inquiries, the Assessor of Property Office can be contacted at:

Assessor of Property
521 S. Brown St.
Springfield, TN 37172
Phone: (615) 384-4311

Robertson County Court Records Online

In addition to the Tennessee Public Court Records System portal, Robertson County court records are accessible online through third-party websites like tennesseecourtrecords.us. One benefit of using these third-party websites is their extensive search functionality. They offer online access to court records preserved by different types of courts across not only Robertson County but the entire state of Tennessee. Additionally, basic criteria, such as a party name or case number, are the only information required to facilitate a search. It is important to note that third-party websites are generally nonaffiliated with government agencies, and their results may contain outdated or partial information.