Henry County
Henry County was established in 1821 and is the 22nd largest county in Tennessee by total area, spanning approximately 561.9 square miles of land. According to the 2020 U.S. Census, the county recorded a total population of 32,199 people. The county was named after Patrick Henry. Paris, the largest city in Henry County, serves as its administrative hub.
The court system in Henry County consists of a Circuit Court, a Chancery Court, a General Session Court, a Juvenile Court, and three Municipal Courts. The Henry County Circuit Court has general jurisdiction over most legal matters. It handles cases involving personal injury, felony criminal cases, and civil cases where the amount in dispute exceeds $24,999. Additionally, the court hears appeals from Municipal, Juvenile, and General Session Court. The Henry County Chancery Court hears cases involving probate of wills, administration of estates, paternity, and divorce. It shares jurisdiction with the Circuit Court over certain types of civil cases.
The General Session Court in Henry County has limited jurisdiction over certain types of criminal and civil matters. These include misdemeanor criminal cases, traffic citations, protection orders, preliminary hearings, landlord/tenant disputes, and civil cases where the amount in controversy is $24,999 or less. Cases related to juvenile delinquency, such as child support, child abuse and neglect, and termination of parental rights, are handled by the Henry County Juvenile Court. The Municipal Courts oversee cases related to municipal ordinance violations, such as city ordinance violations and certain traffic cases committed within the city limits.
In Henry County, court records are official documents compiled or generated during court proceedings within the county's border. They include court orders, docket entries, transcripts, and recordings. Henry County court records are publicly available for viewing, review, or copying. Certain court records are restricted and not accessible to the public, including sensitive records, adoption records, and juvenile records. Common types of court records in Henry County include:
- Civil Records
- Criminal Records
- Probate Records
- Traffic Records
The Henry County Clerk of Courts is responsible for maintaining court records. Requesters may search court records by providing case number or party name on the county's Online Court System or by visiting the courthouses in person.
