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Montgomery County, Tennessee State Court Records

Montgomery County court records are official documents generated, maintained, and filed during legal proceedings within the various local courts in Montgomery County, TN. These documents maintain the history of Montgomery County's judicial processes and are critical for transparency and legal research. Typically, court records are categorized by court type. These include civil, criminal, and chancery courts.

In Montgomery County, court records are maintained by the Montgomery County Circuit Court Clerk's Office and the Montgomery County Chancery Court Clerk and Master. Court records sometimes interconnect with other public records. For instance, Montgomery County's arrest records (law enforcement documents) are precursors to felony and misdemeanor trials in the Montgomery County General Session Court. Furthermore, vital records such as birth and death records may play crucial roles in probate cases handled by the Montgomery County Chancery Court.

Are Montgomery County Court Records Public?

Yes, court records are public in Montgomery County. Access to Montgomery County's court records is governed by a combination of state laws, including:

However, public accessibility of court records is not absolute. Tennessee balances public transparency with judicial integrity and the need for privacy. Hence, there is a restriction on public access to certain court records. A Montgomery County court record becomes inaccessible if it is sealed or expunged. Furthermore, individuals cannot access Montgomery County's court records that relate to:

  • Juveniles
  • Adoption
  • Medical and mental health history
  • Internal judicial deliberations
  • Security audit of court facilities or information that threatens the safety of court personnel.

What Information is Available in Montgomery County Court Records?

Montgomery County's court records contain information about civil and criminal trials within the county. While the specific contents of Montgomery County court records depend on case types, they generally display the following categories of documents and information:

  • Case numbers and filing dates
  • Name of the litigants and their attorneys of record
  • Charges or cause of actions
  • Case status (open, closed, or pending)
  • Docket entries
  • Court orders, judgments, and decrees
  • Pleadings, motions, and petitions
  • Sentencing information (in criminal cases)
  • Bond and surety information
  • Scheduled hearing and trial dates
  • Court costs and fines assessed
  • Jury verdicts
  • Appellate history.

Montgomery County Court Records Search

Individuals searching for Montgomery County's court records must identify the custodian of the specific records. In Montgomery County, the Circuit Court Clerk's Office and the Chancery Court Clerk and Master are the custodians of court records. The options are available to individuals seeking access to Montgomery County's court records.

Online access

Montgomery County operates an online search portal where individuals can search for case records. To access Montgomery County's court records online, log in to the Montgomery County Online Court Records System. This search tool permits interested individuals to use names, case numbers, or case years to access Montgomery County's court records. For case records generated by the Clarksville Municipal Court, log in to the Clarksville Municipal Court Traffic/Criminal Case Search Portal.

Individuals searching for court records through the Montgomery County Online Court Records System should note that they can only access criminal and traffic records from 1999 to the present and civil records from 2006 to the present. Likewise, online availability depends on the type of cases and does not include sensitive details.

In-person access

For in-person access to Montgomery County's court records, visit the Montgomery County Circuit Court Clerk's Office, the Office of the Clerk and Master, or the clerk's office of the Clarksville Municipal Court at the following locations:

Montgomery County Circuit Court Clerk's Office and the Office of the Clerk and Master

The Montgomery County Courts Center

2 Millennium Plaza,

Clarksville,

MI 37040.

Clerk's Office of the Clarksville Municipal Court

1 Public Square, Suite 122,

Clarksville,

TN 37040

Phone and mail-in access

To inquire about Montgomery County court records, identify the custodian agency responsible for the records and call them at (931) 648-5700 (Circuit Court Clerk's Office), (931) 648-5703 (the Office of the Clerk and Master), or (931) 648-4604 (Clarksville Municipal Court). Record seekers can also mail or email to:

Circuit Court Clerk's Office

2 Millennium Plaza, Suite 115,

Clerksville,

TN 37040

Email: cccmont@mcgtn.net.

Office of the Clerk and Master

2 Millennium Plaza, Suite 101,

Clerksville,

TN 37040

Email: ClerkandMasterInfo@montgomerytn.gov.

Clarksville Municipal Court

1 Public Square, Suite 122,

Clarksville,

TN 37040.

Requesters should note that the Montgomery County Circuit Court Clerk's Office maintains civil, criminal, traffic, and juvenile case records. In comparison, the Office of the Clerk and Master is the custodian of probate and family court records, and the clerk of the Clarksville Municipal Court is responsible for records related to ordinance violations and certain criminal cases within the Clarksville City limits.

Mail requests for copies of Montgomery County court records should include a self-addressed, stamped envelope and a check or money order (payable to the appropriate custodian's office) to cover the administrative costs.

While the custodians of Montgomery County court records generally process requests within a reasonable time, note that the delivery period after payment depends on the volume of requests and the age of the records.

Fees for Court Records in Montgomery County

Under the Tennessee Public Records Act, viewing of public records is free. However, once an individual orders physical copies of these documents, they are responsible for the costs involved in making them available. Consequently, the Montgomery County Circuit Court Clerk's Office and the Office of Clerk and Master charge fees to offset the costs for labor and copying of court records.

In Montgomery County, the Circuit Court Clerk's Office charges $0.50 per page for a standard copy of a court record and $5.00 for certification and seal. Similarly, the Montgomery County Office of Clerk and Master charges the following fees for copies of court records:

  • Standard copy - $0.50 per page
  • Certification and seal - $5.00
  • Mailing (certified mail) - $10.50
  • Mailing (standard USPS) - $2.00.

Montgomery County Courthouse Locations

Montgomery County's judicial system consists of five trial courts with varying jurisdictions. Most of the judicial operations in Montgomery County are centralized at the Montgomery County Courts Center. This facility hosts the Montgomery County Circuit, Chancery, General Session, Traffic, and Juvenile Courts. Montgomery County also has a municipal court for the city of Clarksville. To contact the various Montgomery County courts, visit, call, or mail them using the following details.

Montgomery County Circuit Court

2 Millennium Plaza, Suite 115,

Clarksville,

TN 37040

Phone: (931) 648-5700

Fax: (931) 648-5729

Email: cccmont@mcgtn.net

Montgomery County General Session Court

2 Millennium Plaza, Suite 115,

Clarksville,

TN 37040

Phone: (931) 648-5700

Fax: (931) 648-5729

Email: cccmont@mcgtn.net

Montgomery County Juvenile Court

2 Millennium Plaza, Suite 202,

Clarksville,

TN 37040

Phone: (931) 648-5766

Fax: (931) 648-5729

Email: elmoss@montgomerytn.gov.

Montgomery County Chancery Court

2 Millennium Plaza, Suite 102l1,

Clarksville,

TN 37040

Phone: (931) 648-5703

Fax: (931) 648-5759

Email: ClerkandMasterinfo@montgomerytn.gov.

Clarksville Municipal Court

1 Public Square, Suite 122,

Clarksville,

TN 37040

Phone: (931) 648-4604

Fax: (931) 221-0742.

Criminal Records Access in Montgomery County

Official criminal history records differ from criminal case records maintained by local courts. In Tennessee, criminal history records are maintained at the state level by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI). The TBI serves as the official central repository for criminal history information for Montgomery County and the rest of Tennessee. This agency collates and maintains records of felony and misdemeanor arrests, charges, and convictions reported by law enforcement agencies and courts across the state.

For $29.00 per request, the TBI permits name-based criminal history background checks through its Tennessee Open Records Information Services (TORIS) Portal. Unlike official criminal history reports, interested parties can search for Montgomery County's criminal court records through local case search portals or visits to the county's court clerk offices.

Montgomery County Probate Records

In Montgomery County, probate court records are generated by the county's Chancery Court during legal proceedings on cases, such as:

  • Estate administration
  • Conservatorships
  • Guardianships
  • Trust administration
  • Will contests
  • Intestate succession
  • Financial settlements or structured payouts involving minor children.

Montgomery County Family Court Records

In Montgomery County, family law matters are overseen by the Circuit and Chancery Courts. Consequently, the Circuit Court Clerk's Office and the Office of the Clerk and Master maintain records of the family matter-related trials under their jurisdiction.

Montgomery County family court records include, but are not limited to, case files on:

  • Divorce
  • Child custody and visitation
  • Legal separation
  • Child support
  • Paternity
  • Orders of protection
  • Name change

Montgomery County's family court records are open to public inspection. However, accessibility is subject to significant restrictions due to court policies and the sensitive nature of family matter cases. Access to Montgomery County's family court records is through the Montgomery County Circuit Court Clerk's Office Online Court Records System. For in-person requests for certified copies of Montgomery County family court records, eligible record seekers should visit the Montgomery County Circuit Court Clerk's Office at:

2 Millennium Plaza, Suite 115,

Clarksville,

TN 37040.

Federal Court Records in Montgomery County

Federal case records are case files generated by U.S. federal courts. These records encompass case dockets, judgments, and opinions from the United States District Courts, the United States Courts of Appeals, the Supreme Court of the United States, and specialized courts that include:

  • Bankruptcy Courts
  • United States Court of International Trade
  • United States Court of Federal Claims
  • United States Tax Court
  • United States Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court
  • United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces
  • United States Court of Appeals for Veteran Claims.

Montgomery County federal cases are heard by the United States District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee. Online access to Montgomery County's federal case records is through PACER (Public Access to Court Electronic Records). For mail or in-person access to Montgomery County federal case records, contact the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee at:

Fred D. Thompson U.S. Courthouse and Federal Building

719 Church Street, Suite 1300,

Nashville,

TN 37203

Email: publicaccess@tnmd.uscourts.gov.

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