Our Mission
To provide an unparalleled level of customer satisfaction through exceptional service and technological accessibilities, the Davidson County Circuit Court Clerk’s office is dedicated to maintaining records with accuracy, integrity, ingenuity and transparency while also serving the needs of the judiciary, legal professionals and community.
Our Vision
Our vision is to merge experience with guided creativity to transcend beyond the confines of complacency and stretch for greatness in leadership, innovation and exemplary customer service.
Our Core Values
Service
Provide exceptional customer service rooted in professionalism, diligence and courtesy.
Integrity
Project transparency and demand accountability in the actions of oneself and the organization as a whole.
Experience
Utilize institutional knowledge to train and equip each deputy clerk with comprehensive knowledge of the multifaceted innerworkings of each office.
Innovation
Modernize our processes as technology evolves. Innovation is critical in acquainting current systems with technological upgrades that can lead to automation in some areas and streamline others.
Welcome
We are pleased to provide this website as a comprehensive resource for individuals interacting with the Circuit, Probate, General Sessions–Civil Division, and Traffic Courts of Davidson County. Here, you will find essential information about the operations of the Clerk’s four offices, including:
- Court calendars for jury and non-jury trials
- Motion and trial dockets
- Local Rules of Court
- Fee schedules
- A library of downloadable court forms
To further assist the public, we offer answers to frequently asked questions and provide links to other helpful legal and governmental resources.
Online Case Access Services
Our CaseLink subscription service offers convenient online access to the Clerk’s case management system for Circuit, Probate, and General Sessions–Civil Division cases. Subscribers can search case records and view select document images through a user-friendly web interface. Complimentary on-site training is available for Davidson County subscribers.
For users who do not require full access, we also offer CaseSearch, a free service that allows basic case lookups. Please note that CaseSearch does not include document images or the advanced features available through CaseLink.
The Day Times Newsletter
Published monthly since 1983, The Day Times (formerly The Rooker Report) keeps the Davidson County legal community informed of court developments, procedural updates, and statistical data on trial outcomes, case filings, dispositions, and collections.
Our Responsibilities
The Circuit Court Clerk is responsible for maintaining the records of the eight Circuit Courts and the civil records of the eleven General Sessions Courts. Case types handled by the Circuit Courts include:
- Contract disputes
- Civil torts
- Condemnations
- Workers’ compensation claims
- Domestic relations matters
- Estate administration
The General Sessions Courts have jurisdiction over:
- Limited-jurisdiction tort and contract cases
- Landlord-tenant disputes
- Violations of Metropolitan Government ordinances, including traffic and codes violations
To support these diverse responsibilities, the Clerk oversees four distinct offices:
- Circuit Court Clerk’s Office
- Probate Court Clerk’s Office
- General Sessions–Civil Division Clerk’s Office
- Traffic Violation Bureau/Traffic Warrant Division
We are committed to providing accessible, transparent, and efficient services. We hope you find this website helpful and informative.