Sevier County
Sevier County is located in the eastern region of Tennessee. It was established on September 18, 1794, and named in honor of Tennessee's first governor, John Sevier. The county covers approximately 593 square miles and shares boundaries with four other counties and an interstate. Its population is around 98,380, and its seat is the City of Sevierville.
Sevier County's judicial framework consists of several courts, including the Circuit Court, Chancery Court, General Sessions Courts, Juvenile Court, and Municipal Courts. The Circuit Court is the highest in the county. Its jurisdiction covers all criminal cases, including felonies, and all civil cases within the county. The Chancery Court shares jurisdiction with the Circuit Court in some cases. It typically hears matters related to divorce, adoption, arbitration, trustee petitions, and probate cases involving property sales. The General Sessions Court handles a narrower range of civil and criminal cases. It typically conducts preliminary hearings for felony cases and hears certain felonies and civil disputes valued over $25,000. The Juvenile Court handles juvenile cases, while the Municipal Courts hear violations of municipal ordinances and minor traffic infractions. These Municipal Courts are located in Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Pittman Center, and Sevierville.
Public court records are legal documents generated during legal proceedings and are available for public access. These records contain information such as court orders and judgments, transcripts, sentencing details, and evidence presented during proceedings. In Sevier County, these records are maintained and managed by the Sevier County Circuit Court Clerk's Office. The Clerk's Office provides access to various types of public court records, including:
- Criminal records
- Civil records
- Probate records
- Family law records
To obtain these records from the Clerk's Office, interested individuals may either mail a request to the office or visit in person at:
125 Court Avenue
Suite 204E
Sevierville, TN 37862
Phone: (865) 453-5536
Fees for obtaining Sevier County court records vary depending on the type of record and the method of delivery. Uncertified court document copies typically cost $0.50 per page, while certified copies generally cost $5 per document. Additional administrative or retrieval charges may apply, especially for specific records like divorce decrees.
