Bledsoe County TN CourtHouse Court cases in Bledsoe County, Pikeville, TN
Bledsoe County Circuit Court in Pikeville is a Tennessee state circuit court (trial court of general jurisdiction) within the 12th Judicial District. It handles general civil cases (such as torts and contracts), domestic relations matters (divorce, child custody and support), and de novo appeals in civil, juvenile, and municipal ordinance/traffic matters from lower courts. The court conducts jury and non-jury trials and hears appeals from General Sessions, Juvenile, and municipal courts in the areas within its jurisdiction. Felony and other criminal prosecutions for the district are handled by the separate Criminal Court, rather than the Circuit Court.
Bledsoe County TN CourtHouse Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Circuit Court |
| County: | Bledsoe |
| Street Address: | 3150 Main St. |
| City: | Pikeville |
| Zip Code: | 37367 |
| Phone: | 423-447-6488 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday: 8:00AM - 4:00PM |
| Website URL: | https://bledsoetn.com/ |
| Forms & Filing: | https://www.tncourts.gov/administration/judicial-resources/forms-documents/court-forms |
| Languages: | English |
| Facebook: | https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bledsoe-Co-Court-House/428482747195251 |
| Twitter: | https://twitter.com/TNCourts?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor |
| ADA: | Debbie Debord, Clerk & Master |
| ADA Phone: | 423-447-2484 |
| ADA Fax / Email: | debbie.debord@tncourts.gov |
Services and Case Types Handled in Bledsoe County TN CourtHouse
Bledsoe County Circuit Court serves the public as the county's general-jurisdiction trial court. Core functions include:
- Case filings and records: criminal (felonies and misdemeanor appeals), civil (tort, contract, property), and many domestic relations matters (divorce, custody, support); appeals heard de novo from General Sessions and municipal courts.
- Protective orders: processes and issues orders of protection as authorized by Tennessee law, including when linked to domestic cases or on appeal.
- Court proceedings: schedules and conducts hearings, motions, trials, and sentencings; manages dockets and calendars.
- Jury services: summonses, qualifies, and manages jurors for trial panels.
- Public access and administration: provides case information and certified copies, issues subpoenas, and collects fines, fees, court costs, and restitution; offers procedural guidance on forms, filing, and court dates.