White County TN CourtHouse Court cases in White County, Sparta, TN
White County Circuit Court in Sparta is a Tennessee state Circuit Court (trial court of general jurisdiction) within the 13th Judicial District. It exercises original jurisdiction over a broad range of civil actions and domestic relations matters, and shares criminal jurisdiction for felony and misdemeanor prosecutions within the district. The court also hears appeals de novo from White County General Sessions, Juvenile, and Municipal courts. Common case types include contract and tort disputes, real property and other civil claims exceeding General Sessions limits, divorce, child custody and support, orders of protection, and criminal cases initiated by the district attorney, as well as appeals of misdemeanor and traffic matters originating in lower courts.
White County TN CourtHouse Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Circuit Court |
| County: | White |
| Street Address: | 111 Depot St. |
| City: | Sparta |
| Zip Code: | 38583 |
| Phone: | 931-836-3205 |
| Fax: | 931-836-3526 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday: 8:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Website URL: | https://whitecountytn.gov/government/county-offices/circuit-court-clerk |
| Restrictions: | Items not Allowed in Court: Hats, purses, briefcases, cell phones, sharp objects, food, drinks, lighters, tobacco products, shorts, tank tops, sunglasses. |
| Forms & Filing: | https://www.tncourts.gov/administration/judicial-resources/forms-documents/court-forms |
| Dockets / Schedule / Calendar: | http://www.whiteccc.com/services-1_3.html |
| Jury Service: | http://www.whiteccc.com/ |
| Languages: | English |
| Twitter: | https://twitter.com/TNCourts?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor |
| Linkedin: | https://www.linkedin.com/in/beverly-jolley-40b01214a/ |
| ADA: | Gena Brock, Clerk & Master |
| ADA Phone: | 931-836-3787 |
| ADA Fax / Email: | gena.brock@tncourts.gov |
| About / Additional Info: | The White County Circuit Court Clerk's Office collects fines for general sessions and criminal court, issues warrants and summons, keeps records and minutes for general sessions and circuit courts and coordinates jury duty. |
Services and Case Types Handled in White County TN CourtHouse
White County Circuit Court serves the public by:
- Case filings and docketing for criminal (felonies, some misdemeanors), civil (contracts, torts, real property), family/domestic relations (divorce, custody, support), juvenile (delinquency, dependency), probate/guardianship/estates, traffic/infractions, and, where assigned, small claims.
- Protective orders: petition intake, temporary orders, hearings, and enforcement entries.
- Court hearings: arraignments, motions, settlement conferences, bench and jury trials, sentencings, and review hearings.
- Jury services: summons, qualification, orientation, scheduling, and juror payment.
- Records and public access: case lookup, copies/certified copies, and expungement/sealing requests.
- Financial processing: fines, fees, restitution, and payment plans.
- Scheduling and notices: calendars, continuances, and issuance of orders/warrants as authorized.
- Public services: forms, self-help resources, interpreter services, and ADA accommodation requests.