Court records of Wilson County, Tennessee, are available through several channels. WilsonCourt.us allows searching for public information about court cases in the county. Additionally, records can be found through official state court resources, directly at the clerk's offices, and through public terminals installed in court buildings. Online tools typically allow searches by party name or case number, while older records may require an in-person visit.
Wilson Court System & Jurisdictions
Several courts operate in Wilson County, each handling specific categories of cases. The administrative center of the county is the city of Lebanon.
Circuit Court is a court of general jurisdiction. It handles serious criminal cases (felonies), large civil lawsuits, and appeals from lower courts. Divorce and child custody cases are also often heard in this court.
General Sessions Court operates differently — it processes a significantly larger volume of cases daily:
- Preliminary hearings in criminal cases
- Small claims up to $25,000
- Traffic violations
- Arrest warrants and bonds
Juvenile Court handles cases involving minors — from offenses to dependency and neglect issues. Records of this court are usually closed to public access.
Chancery Court deals with cases related to equity law: real estate disputes, contract disputes, and probate (the process of settling an estate after death). If you need to find information about real estate ownership, start with the county assessor's office, but property ownership disputes are handled in Chancery Court.
Information about felony offenders in the state of Tennessee can be checked through the FOIL search system of the Department of Corrections.
Wilson Court Calendar & Upcoming Hearings
The schedule of court hearings for today, tomorrow, or the current week depends on the specific court. There is currently no single online portal for all Wilson County court calendars in the provided sources, so the most reliable way is to contact the clerk's office of the required court directly.
What you can do:
- Call the Circuit Court or General Sessions Court clerk's office and request the schedule for a specific date.
- Visit the courthouse in person — the schedule is usually posted near the courtrooms or available on public terminals.
- Check WilsonCourt.us for information on scheduled hearings.
Wilson County Courthouse
For criminal cases involving felonies, the Tennessee Felony Offender Information Lookup can provide additional details about the offender's status, although it does not replace the court calendar.
How to Get a Copy of a Wilson Court Document
Copies of court documents come in two types — uncertified and certified. A certified copy has the clerk's seal and signature, confirming its conformity to the original. For most legal purposes — such as submission to another court or government agency — a certified copy is required.
Three ways to obtain a document:
- In person: visit the appropriate court's clerk's office in the Wilson County Courthouse. Bring the case number or the party's full name — this will speed up the search.
- By mail: send a written request specifying the case number, document type, and contact information. Include a check or money order for the appropriate amount.
- Online: some documents may be available through the state's electronic systems, but certified copies usually require an in-person visit or a mail request.
Mail request address:
Records in juvenile cases, some family cases, and sealed records are not issued without a special court order. Ask the clerk if there are access restrictions on a specific document before paying fees.
Wilson Court Records Fees & Payment
The fee amounts are determined by Tennessee state law (T.C.A. § 8-21-401 and related articles) and may vary slightly depending on the type of court. Below are approximate fees — it is better to confirm exact amounts directly with the clerk's office.
| Service | Approximate Cost |
|---|---|
| Record search fee | Depends on the court; confirm with the clerk |
| Uncertified copy (per page) | $0.50 |
| Certified copy (certification fee) | $5.00 – $6.00 |
| Copy of court judgment | From $1.00 per page + certification |
| Check property tax exemptions | Free (through Comptroller) |
Payment is accepted in cash, money orders, and, in some clerk's offices, credit cards. Personal checks are not always accepted. Confirm available payment methods by phone before visiting.
If you order copies by mail, include a self-addressed stamped envelope — this will speed up the request processing.