Criminal Division–Handles all criminal cases bound over from the General Sessions Court and Grand Jury indictments, appeals, etc.
Child Support Service–Handles court-ordered child support cases. To schedule court dates, parties in the lawsuit must contact the judge assigned to the case.

Where can I find legal forms?

• The Circuit Court Clerks' office cannot provide legal forms.

What does it cost to file a case?

• Civil Court Cost List

Can I file by fax?

• Fax filings will be charged $5.00 plus $1.00 per page due at the time of filing.

Are there any filings that cannot be faxed?

• Any pleading with a filing fee, appeals from General Sessions, cities, summons bonds, confidential documents, or notice of appeal
• Process civil lawsuits over $15,000, worker's compensation, property damage, personal injury, divorces, adoptions, auto damage, orders of protection, etc.
  • Forms are not available.
  • Divorce information:
  • Part I–Carter Moore - 423.623.9440
  • Part II–Jim Gass - 865.453.7234
  • Part III–Rex Henry Ogle - 865.453.8385
  • Part IV–O. Duane Slone - 865.397.2786
  • Child Support Referee - Melissa Lelonek - 865.428.0737
  • Dandridge Child Support Office - 865.397.9434
  • The Circuit Court Clerks' office cannot provide legal forms.
  • Fax filings will be charged $5.00 plus $1.00 per page due at the time of filing.
  • Any pleading with a filing fee, appeals from General Sessions, cities, summons bonds, confidential documents, or notice of appeal.

Click here for a copy of the 4th Judicial District local rules of practice: Circuit Court, Criminal Circuit Court, Civil

If you do not have an attorney, please click here.

Who qualifies for a Protection Order?
To qualify for a protection order, you must show signs of recent physical abuse or a recent threat against your life. The person has to be related to you, or you must have been involved in a relationship with them.