Giles County
Giles County was founded in 1809 and covers approximately 610.9 square miles of land, making it the 12th largest county in the state. The county seat is Pulaski. According to the 2020 United States Census Bureau, the county recorded a total population of 30,346 people.
The Giles County court system consists of a Circuit Court, a Chancery Court, a General Sessions Court, a Juvenile Court, and five Municipal Courts. The Giles County Circuit Court is a court of general jurisdiction over most civil and criminal cases, including felonies. It also hears appeals from juvenile and General Sessions Court. The Giles County Chancery Court has limited jurisdiction over certain types of civil and criminal cases. It handles cases related to family law, such as property disputes, landlord/tenant disputes, contracts, probate of wills, and adoptions. The Giles County General Sessions Court oversees certain civil and criminal cases, including misdemeanors, traffic violations, and some juvenile matters.
The Juvenile Court in Giles County handles cases concerning children under 18 years of age, including child abuse and neglect, termination of paternal rights, and minor traffic offenses. On the other hand, the Municipal Courts have jurisdiction over city ordinances and municipal ordinance violations within their municipalities.
Giles County records of court are documents that relate to both criminal and civil cases that form within the county. These records cover court orders, case filings, motions, transcripts, and evidence. Common court records in Giles County include the following:
- Criminal Records
- Civil Records
- Family Records
- Probate Records
- Traffic Records
- Juvenile Records
In Giles County, the Clerk of Court's Office is responsible for keeping and maintaining court records within the county. These records are generally open to the public, but there may be certain fees associated with obtaining copies. However, some records may be sealed due to the nature of the cases, such as juvenile records or cases involving protected witnesses. Records seekers may search for Giles County court records through the county's Online Court System or by visiting the county courthouse in person.
