Robertson County
Robertson County is situated on the central northern border of Tennessee. Founded in 1796, it was named after James Robertson. Its largest city and county seat is Springfield. Over 72,803 people live in Robertson County, which spans 476.3 square miles of land, making it the 43rd largest county in Tennessee by total area.
The courts in Robertson County include a Circuit Court, a Chancery Court, a General Session Court, a Juvenile Court, and six Municipal Courts. Robertson County Circuit Court handles most criminal and civil cases, including arbitration, paternity, and divorce, and hears cases beyond the jurisdiction of other courts. In certain matters, its jurisdiction often overlaps with that of the Chancery Court. The Chancery Court primarily handles cases involving equity and also hears cases such as contract disputes, lawsuits, name changes, and application of injunctions. The Robertson County General Session Court has limited jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases, including preliminary hearings in felony cases, with civil jurisdiction limited to specific monetary limits and types of actions. The Juvenile Court in Robertson County has authority over most juvenile delinquency cases and other juvenile matters, including cases of child neglect and abuse. The Municipal Courts handle most cases involving violations of municipal ordinances, such as traffic violations and city ordinances violations.
Robertson County court records are maintained by the County Clerk. Court records are legal documents that provide a detailed and official account of court proceedings, including case filings, dockets, transcripts, and judgments. Common court records of Robertson County include the following:
- Criminal Records
- Civil Records
- Probate Records
- Family Records
- Traffic Records
Requesters may search for Robertson County civil court records online through the Tennessee Public Court Records System or by visiting the courthouses. Records may be searched by case numbers or party names.
