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Where is the Circuit Court Clerk located? |
On the fifth floor of the
Hamilton County Courthouse, Chattanooga, Tennessee. The Courthouse is located between 6th
& 7th Streets and Walnut and Georgia Avenue.
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What is the mailing address: |
Circuit Court Clerk
500 Hamilton County Courthouse
625 Georgia Avenue
Chattanooga,Tennessee 37402-1911
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What are the office hours? |
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday,
except designated holidays
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What is the phone number and fax number? |
Phone: (423) 209-6700, Fax: (423) 209-6701
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How much are copies? |
Copies – – are $.50 per page.Certified
Copies are $5.00 plus $.50 per page.
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Can I access case information from the internet? |
Not at this time.
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What is the filing fee for _________? |
See our web page for the Filing Fees.
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Who do I call concerning jury duty in Hamilton County? |
Call the phone number listed on your jury summons, NOT the judges name that appears
on the summons.
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What is the charge to file a divorce and/or civil suit? |
See our web page for the Filing Fees.
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Can I file a case without an attorney? |
Yes. This office cannot give you any legal advice. This office does not
have any forms.
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Why did I receive a statement for court costs when I have never
been to Court? |
Court costs are determined by the pleadings filed in the Circuit Court
– not an appearance in the Courtroom. The Judge assesses all costs.
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How can an attorney issue a garnishment without notice? |
Garnishments are issued only if a judgment has been entered.
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Why didn’t my attorney pay the court costs? |
Court costs are taxed to the parties, not attorneys.
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How can I get a marriage annulled? |
Any information regarding grounds for annulment or divorce will have to
be answered by an attorney.
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Where do I go to collect rent or for an eviction? (detainer) |
General Sessions Court – Civil Division (423) 209-7630.
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What is the phone number for City Court? |
(423) 757-5141
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What is the difference between a restraining order and an order
of protection? |
A restraining order is obtained by an attorney filing a petition. An
order of protection can be obtained without an attorney – further information may be
obtained from the Domestic Violence Task Force, phone (423) 209-8888.
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What is the cost of an order of protection? |
The costs are taxed at the conclusion of the case.
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Where do I call for case information? |
(423) 209-6700
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Can you recommend an attorney? |
No. You may call the lawyer Referral Service at (423) 266-5950.
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What is the Divorce Education and Mediation Project? |
See our web page for this project
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Can I talk to a Judge about my case? |
No. Judges do not speak with individuals concerning matters they will
have to rule on.
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How are the cases assigned to a Judge? |
Cases are randomly assigned each Thursday at the close of business.
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Can you change attorneys? |
Yes, but you need to discuss this with your current attorney.
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