General Sessions – Civil Division

The General Sessions Court is the public’s first introduction to the judicial process and has a broad range of jurisdiction. It consists of eleven divisions, each with an elected judge. The Court handles both criminal matters and civil lawsuits, with the eleven judges rotating weekly to preside over the civil and criminal dockets.

The General Sessions Court is served by two different Clerks:

• Circuit Court Clerk: Joseph P. Day
• Criminal Court Clerk: Howard Gentry

Circuit Court Clerk’s Office (Joseph P. Day) is responsible for filing and managing court files and dockets for the General Sessions – Civil Division.

Civil Matters Handled by the General Sessions Court

The Civil Division covers a variety of case types, including:

• Civil Warrants (with a jurisdictional limit of $25,000)
• Detainer Warrants (landlord/tenant disputes)
• Recovery Warrants
• Orders of Protection
• Mental Health Committals
• Environmental Code Violations

• Davidson County Environmental Court – Administrative Order to close dockets – issued July 14, 2025
• Administrative Order in re: Revision of Environmental Court Docket Schedule in Courtroom 3B on Tuesdays
• Order Closing Certain Courtroom 1B Dockets in Calendar Year 2025
• RE: Writ of Restitution Process
• Public Chapter 295 – Effective 07.01.2023