Dyer County
According to the U.S. census conducted in 2020, Dyer County is home to at least 36,801 residents. The county was named for Henry Dyer, an army officer and state senator. It was founded by a Private Act of Tennessee passed on October 16, 1823. Its seat is Dyersburg.
Dyer County's court system comprises the Circuit Court, Chancery Court, General Sessions Court, Juvenile Court, and Municipal Court. The Circuit Court has original jurisdiction over all criminal cases in Dyer County. Cases like felonies, serious misdemeanors, divorce, adoption, breach of contract, and restoration of citizenship fall under the court's purview. The Chancery Court has exclusive jurisdiction over cases of an equitable nature. They typically hear cases related to divorce, trustee petitions, and probate proceedings for the sale of property. The General Sessions Courts have the jurisdiction to conduct preliminary hearings for felonies and misdemeanor trials where the need for a jury has been waived. The court also hears civil cases related to forcible entry, detainer, recovery of personal property, and general civil claims where the disputed amount is $25,000 or less. Finally, the Juvenile Court hears cases related to minors, while the Municipal Court handles municipal ordinance violations and certain criminal cases.
Public court records are formal records that provide detailed insights into court activities in Dyer County. These records include information such as docket numbers, names of parties, arguments presented by attorneys, and the court's final judgment. The Dyer County Court Clerk is responsible for processing and managing county records. Examples of public records processed by the county include:
- Criminal records
- Civil records
- Traffic records
- Bankruptcy records
- Probate records
Persons interested in obtaining copies of the court records send a mail or make an in-person visit to the Clerk's Office's at:
101 West Court Sreet
Courthouse, Room 201
P.O. Box 1360
Dyersburg, TN 38025-1360
Phone: (731) 286-7818
Although court records are generally accessible to the public, requesters should note that certain records, such as expunged records and juvenile records, are typically designated as confidential and redacted from public access.
Obtaining physical copies of court records at the Clerk's Office costs $0.50 per page. Where the copy requested must be certified, an additional $12 fee applies.
