White County Court Records

White County court records consist of documents created or received by county courts during proceedings or while carrying out judicial actions. As such, these records may provide the following details:

• Court name
• Case number
• Party names
• Judge/Attorney names
• Relevant dates
• Case type or descriptions
• Disposition details.

Individuals may obtain court dockets, transcripts, motions, orders, and other case filings for personal review, to appeal decisions, or enforce judgments. Record seekers may also find information from related records, like White County arrest records, in court documents.

Are Court Records Public in White County?

Yes, any Tennessee citizen may access court records in White County, except those otherwise deemed confidential or exempt by court rule or law. As per the Tennessee Public Records Act, residents may inspect and obtain copies of White County court records through provided channels or upon request to the appropriate custodian.

However, custodians may restrict access to the following exempted records:

• Jury list data
• Identifying information in child abuse cases
• Patient records or medical files
• Sealed or expunged records
• Adoption records
• Certain motor vehicle records
• Crime victim information
• Juvenile records
• Protection orders
• Trade secrets, financial information, or proprietary data.

White County Court Records Search

Locating court records in White County may depend on where the case was filed. For instance, the Circuit Clerk keeps records of cases filed in the Circuit and General Sessions Courts, whereas the Clerk and Master maintains records for the Chancery Court.

After determining the record custodian, record seekers may visit the clerk’s office, view available court dockets, or send requests to the clerk via mail or other acceptable channels. The latter step may involve providing case details, paying fees, or presenting valid IDs.

White County Courts

The court system in White County consists of a circuit court, chancery court, general sessions court, and other lesser courts that handle criminal cases and civil disputes. These courts are located at:

White County Circuit Court
111 Depot Street,
Suite 1,
Sparta, TN 38583
Phone: (931) 836-3205
Fax: (931) 836-3526

White County Criminal Court
White County Criminal Court
111 Depot Street,
Sparta, TN 38583
Phone: (931) 836-3205
Fax: (931) 836-3526

White County Chancery Court
1 East Bockman Way,
Room 303,
Sparta, TN 38583
Phone: (931) 836-3787
Fax: (931) 836-2124

White County General Sessions Court
111 Depot Street,
Sparta, TN 38583
Phone: (931) 836-3205
Fax: (931) 836-3526

White County Juvenile Court
111 Depot Street,
Sparta, TN 38583
Phone: (931) 836-2069
Fax: (931) 836-3526

Sparta City Court
6 Liberty Square,
P.O. Box 30,
Sparta, TN 38583
Phone: (931) 836-3248
Fax: (931) 836-3941.

White County Criminal and Civil Records

Criminal and civil records in White County are typically available at the court where the proceedings took place. Record seekers may view case information with the Circuit Clerk's online dockets, inspect records in person for free, or request copies by providing sufficient details for record identification, like case number, dates, and party names.

Civil case records may provide information on personal injury lawsuits, landlord-tenant disputes, and other matters involving two or more private parties. Conversely, criminal court records may contain details of ordinance violations, traffic infractions, felonies, and misdemeanors. Local police departments or the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation may also provide crime information through White County arrest records, inmate rosters, or criminal history records.

White County Marriage Records

The White County Clerk licenses and maintains corresponding marriage records in the county. Certificates of marriage are also available at the state's Office of Vital Records for $15. However, marriage records less than 50 years old are unavailable to the public, as per state laws. Only qualified applicants, such as the named spouses, children, parents, or other relatives, may obtain a certified copy.

For copies of marriage licenses from the County Clerk, direct requests to:

White County Clerk
1 East Bockman Way,
Room 115,
Sparta, TN 38583
Phone: (931) 836-3712
Fax: (931) 836-2601
Email: sasha.wilson@whitecountytn.gov

Alternatively, individuals may request White County marriage certificates or verifications from the Office of Vital Records. Provide filled application forms, fees, and other requirements in person or via mail to:

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

White County Divorce Records

The Chancery Court and Circuit Court in White County share jurisdiction over Certain divorce cases. Hence, divorce records may be available with the clerk of either court at:

Chancery Court Clerk and Master
1 East Bockman Way,
Room 303,
Sparta, TN 38583
Phone: (931) 836-3787
Fax: (931) 836-2124

Or

Circuit Court Clerk
111 Depot Street,
Suite 1,
Sparta, TN 38583
Phone: (931) 836-3205
Fax: (931) 836-3526
Email: sasha.wilson@whitecountytn.gov.

Persons may request White County divorce records by providing sufficient case details, paying fees, and presenting valid identification when required.

Alternatively, the Office of Vital Records issues verifications and certificates of divorces granted in Tennessee. However, certified copies are private for 50 years, with access restricted to qualified applicants like the divorce party, children, and close relatives. Eligible persons may request records in person or send filled application forms, $15 fees per copy, and other requirements to:

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

White Birth Records

The state’s Office of Vital Records maintains and issues birth certificates for White County and throughout the state. However, as per state laws, these records are private until 100 years after the event.

Eligible persons - like the adult registrant, subject’s parents, or children - may request records in person or mail application forms, $15 fees per copy, and other requirements to:

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

White Death Records

White County death records are obtainable from the Office of Vital Records for $15 each. However, state laws restrict public access to these records until after 50 years. Hence, only qualified applicants like the decedent's relatives or legal representatives may obtain certified copies. Eligible persons may submit or mail filled application forms, fees, and other requirements to:

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

White County Probate Court Records

The Chancery Court and Circuit Court share jurisdiction over probate matters in White County. Therefore, persons seeking wills or other documents filed during estate disputes, estate administration, guardianship, or conservatorship should first determine where the proceedings took place.

To request records, provide sufficient details for record identification, as well as necessary fees and valid identification, to the appropriate custodian at:

Chancery Court Clerk and Master
1 East Bockman Way,
Room 303,
Sparta, TN 38583
Phone: (931) 836-3787
Fax: (931) 836-2124

Or

Circuit Court Clerk
111 Depot Street,
Suite 1,
Sparta, TN 38583
Phone: (931) 836-3205
Fax: (931) 836-3526
Email: sasha.wilson@whitecountytn.gov.

White County Property Records

The White County Register of Deeds keeps deeds, leases, liens, mortgages, plats, and other instruments that provide information on the features, ownership, or transfer of real properties in the county. Record seekers may direct requests to:

Register of Deeds
1 East Bockman Way,
Room 118,
Sparta, TN 38583
Phone: (931) 836-2817
Fax: (931) 836-8418

Property information may also be obtainable from the White County Property Assessor, who collects data to determine property value. Persons may send requests to:

Assessor of Property
1 East Bockman Way,
Room 103,
Sparta, TN 38583
Phone: (931) 836-3480
Email: junior.jones@cot.tn.gov.

White County Court Records Online

Record seekers may view case information with the Circuit Clerk's online dockets. Online access to White County court records may also be achievable with third-party resources like Tennesseecourtrecords.us. The extensive database and tools offered by these sites may help view case information or download documents by simply providing case details like court name, case number, dates, or party names. However, verifying results obtained from these sites is necessary, as accuracy cannot be guaranteed.