Get TN Circuit Court Summons - Davidson County 2022-2024

Circuit Courts are courts of general jurisdiction in Tennessee. Circuit court judges hear civil and criminal cases and appeals of decisions from Juvenile, Municipal, and General Sessions Courts. The jurisdiction of circuit courts often overlaps that of the chancery courts.

The Court Clerk keeps summaries of court actions in an appearance docket; maintains case files; collects court fees, fines, costs, assessments, and forfeitures; and distributes or expends collected monies.

CIRCUIT COURTS are courts of general jurisdiction in Tennessee. Circuit judges hear civil and criminal cases and appeals of decisions from City, Juvenile, Municipal and General Sessions courts. The jurisdiction of Circuit Courts often overlaps that of the Chancery Courts.

Enter the minutes of the court. File and enter all documents, pleadings, papers and exhibits. Invest funds under the Clerk's control. Keep rule and execution dockets. Perform all other duties as required by law.

The Seventh Circuit Court has exclusive jurisdiction in Davidson County for all matters related to the administration of deceased person's estates, including the probating of wills and is, thus, commonly referred to as the Davidson County Probate Court.

The county clerk has numerous duties, including acting as clerk of the county legislative body, issuing motor vehicle titles and registrations, collecting privilege taxes, and overseeing the issuance of beer permits, marriage licenses, and pawnbroker licenses.

General Sessions Court is vested with a broad range of jurisdiction and is often the public's first introduction to the judicial process. There are eleven divisions of the Metropolitan General Sessions Courts with an elected Judge to serve in each division. This Court handles both criminal matters and civil lawsuits.

The average salary for a court clerk in Tennessee is $34,000 per year. Court clerk salaries in Tennessee can vary between $23,000 to $64,000 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses, tips, and more.