Tennessee - Statewide Courts Self Help
Court Rules
View or search Tennessee Court Rules, including Rules of Evidence, Rules of Procedure, and links to local court rules.
Child Support Services
The Tennessee Department of Human Services offers legal information and services related to child support, including application for services, paternity establishment, support modification, guidelines and calculators, answers to frequently asked questions, and online payments.
Driver License Information
The Tennessee Driver Services Division offers information about driver licensing and related laws.
Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution
View information about Tennessee alternative dispute resolution and mediation procedures. Links are provided to a searchable roster of mediators, and to details about the mediation process, mediation programs, and complaints against mediators.
Self Help Center
The Tennessee Courts Self Help Center provides self-help information for many areas of the law including family law, trial and criminal court, expungements, estate and probate, small claims, traffic, and city ordinance issues. A link near the top of the page leads to a guide to free and reduced-rate legal services. Click the "JUSTICE FOR ALL WEBSITE" link for access to more information for self-represented parties about the court system, legal terms, finding a lawyer, forms, local resources, alternatives to court, and legal clinic locations.
Tennessee Laws
Search the Tennessee Code by keyword, or browse by table of contents.
Foreclosure Prevention Resources
View resources for preventing foreclosure in Tennessee, including local programs and housing counseling agencies, financial assistance, and a link to legal aid providers.
Legal Information and Resources
HELP4TN offers self-help legal information and links to additional resources by topic, including divorce, landlord-tenant, alternatives to court, forms, bankruptcy, disaster services, domestic violence, education, juvenile, employment, expungement, family issues, going to court, health and disability, immigration, money problems, name change, public assistance, seniors, veterans and military, wills, and financial planning.
Consumer Protection Information
The Tennessee Division of Consumer Affairs offers information about consumer complaints, online complaint forms, resources for consumers, and information about common types of scams.
Juvenile Court Information
View answers to frequently asked questions about juvenile court matters in Tennessee, including definitions, juvenile records, Court Appointed Special Advocates, probation, juvenile hearing procedure, detention, abuse, neglect, and child protective services,
Recovery Courts
View information about Recovery Court programs in Tennessee, which can set up treatment in lieu of incarceration for some offenders with substance abuse or mental health problems. Descriptions of program types and a directory of program locations are provided.
Legal and Court Information and Resources
Justice For All provides information about the Tennessee court system, legal terminology, how to find a lawyer, self-representation, court forms, local resources, legal information by topic, mediation, email and hotline resources, and lists of legal clinics by location.
Tennessee Multiple County Courts Self Help
27th Judicial District Drug Court
View information about the 27th Judicial District Drug Court in Obion and Weakley Counties, which can set up treatment in lieu of incarceration for some offenders with substance abuse problems.
31st Judicial District Adult Recovery Court
View information about the 31st Judicial District Adult Recovery Court in Van Buren and Warren Counties, which can set up treatment in lieu of incarceration for some offenders with substance abuse or mental health problems. Links to forms and pamphlets are provided.
4th Judicial District Recovery and Treatment Courts
View information about the 4th Judicial District Drug Recovery Court and Veterans Treatment Court in Cocke, Grainger, Jefferson, and Sevier Counties, which can set up treatment in lieu of incarceration for some offenders with substance abuse problems. Links to program information, application procedures and forms, and additional resources are provided.
9th Judicial District Criminal Procedure
The 9th Judicial District Attorney General's Office offers answers to frequently asked questions about criminal procedure in Loudon, Meigs, Morgan, and Roane Counties, including types of crimes, charges, arraignment, use of attorneys, continuances, and information for victims.
10th Judicial District Expungment Information
The 10th Judicial District Attorney General's Office offers information about expungement of criminal records of some non-violent offenders in Bradley, McMinn, Monroe, and Polk Counties.
10th Judicial District Victim Resources
The 10th Judicial District Attorney General's Office provides crime victims and witnesses with information about the criminal appeals process and victim's rights and duties, a downloadable victim's compensation application, a link to offender tracking, and brochures with resources for victims of sexual assault and family violence.
13th Judicial District Expungement Information
The 13th Judicial District Attorney General's Office offers information about expungement of criminal records of some non-violent offenders in Clay, Cumberland, DeKalb, Overton, Pickett, Putnam, and White Counties. A link to the application form is provided.
21st Judicial District Drug Court
View information about the 21st Judicial District Drug Court, which can set up treatment in lieu of incarceration for some offenders with substance abuse problems in Hickman, Lewis, Perry, and Williamson Counties.
West Tennessee Legal Information
West Tennessee Legal Services offers information about various legal topics, including seniors, consumer, family, housing, and benefits.
Middle Tennessee Legal Information
Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and The Cumberlands offers downloadable booklets about various legal topics, self-help videos, and links to additional online resources.
East Tennessee Legal Information
Legal Aid of East Tennessee offers legal information about various topics in English and Spanish, and the "Anytime Attorney" series of online videos about Orders of Protection, family law, Social Security, consumer, self-representation, and housing.
Anderson County - Courts Self Help Resources
Bedford County - Courts Self Help Resources
Beford County Driving School Information
View information about Bedford County Driving School, which is required for some traffic violators. A course outline, location, and rescheduling information are provided.
Blount County - Courts Self Help Resources
Blount County Juvenile Information
View information about juvenile matters in Blount County, including types of cases, judge and magistrate schedules of hearing types, probation, and Blount County Youth Court, an alternative court for young non-violent offenders, staffed by teen volunteers.
Bradley County - Courts Self Help Resources
Carter County - Courts Self Help Resources
Davidson County - Courts Self Help Resources
Davidson County Civil Misdemeanor Information
View information about Davidson County Civil Misdemeanor citations, which include open container, trespassing, alarm violations, taxi cab rates, and similar minor violations. Answers to frequently asked questions and information about payment and court appearances are provided. These violations are handled by the Traffic Violation Bureau.
Davidson County Criminal Procedure and Victim Information
The Davidson County District Attorney General's Office offers information about criminal procedure, expungements, warrants, victim and witness rights and resources, and domestic violence. Answers to frequently asked questions and a glossary of terms are also provided.
Davidson County Criminal and Juvenile Information
The Metropolitan Public Defender's Office offers a guidebook of information about the criminal justice process, court procedure, investigations, diversion programs, incarceration, probation, Drug Court, day reporting, and appeals.
Davidson County Drug Court
View information about Davidson County Drug Court, a program of Davidson County Criminal Court that can set up residential treatment in lieu of jail or prison for some offenders with substance abuse problems.
Davidson County Environmental Court
View information about Davidson County Environmental Court, a specialized court handling local ordinance violations concerning buildings, trash, litter, and animal complaints.
Davidson County Expungement Information
View information about expungement of criminal records in Davidson County Criminal and General Sessions Courts, with links to forms, checklists, and eligibility criteria.
Davidson County Juvenile Court Information
View answers to frequently asked questions about Davidson County Juvenile Court, including copy requests, forms, fees, child support, payment plans, appeals, and restitution.
Davidson County Juvenile Court Programs
View information about Davidson County Juvenile Court programs including Child Support Community Court, Family Recovery Court, Gang Resistance and Intervention Program Court, Infant Court, Juvenile Recovery Court, Metro Student Attendance Center, Parental Assistance Court, and Youth Court. Scroll down to the "Specialty Courts" section.near the middle of the document.
Davidson County Mental Health Court
View information about Davidson County Mental Health Court, a program of General Sessions Court that can set up treatment in lieu of incarceration for some offenders with mental health problems.
Davidson County Metro Citation Information
View information about Davidson County Metro citations for code, environmental, water, public works, and similar minor violations. Answers to frequently asked questions and Information about fine payments and court appearances are provided.
Davidson County Parenting Seminars
View information about required parenting seminars for parties entering a parenting plan as part of a divorce case in Davidson County Circuit Court.
Davidson County Recovery Court
View information about Davidson County Recovery Court, a program of General Sessions Court that can set up treatment in lieu of incarceration for some offenders with substance abuse problems.
Davidson County Traffic School Information
View information about the Davidson County General Sessions Court Traffic School program, with course descriptions and a link to the online school enrollment application.
Davidson County Traffic Ticket Information
View information about responding to a Davidson County traffic ticket, including types of tickets, not guilty pleas, traffic school, and warrants. Links to a list of nullifiable offenses, insurance violation procedure, answers to frequently asked questions, and a Traffic Court Information Sheet are provided.
Davidson County Veterans Treatment Court
View information about Davidson County Veterans Treatment Court, a program of General Sessions Court that can set up treatment in lieu of incarceration for some offenders who are veterans with substance abuse or mental health problems.
Fayette County - Courts Self Help Resources
Piperton Municpal Court Information
View answers to frequently asked questions about Piperton Municipal Court, includin court dates, proof of insurance, appeals, collections, and license suspensions.
Franklin County - Courts Self Help Resources
Hamilton County - Courts Self Help Resources
Chattanooga City Court Information
View answers to frequently asked questions about Chattanooga City Court, including fine payments, appeals, court dates, Defensive Driving School, and parking violations.
Collegedale Municipal Court Information
View answers to frequently asked questions about Collegedale Municipal Court, including bond, court date changes, expungements, settlements, and court costs.
Hamilton County Divorce Education Information
View information about parenting class, parenting plan, and mediation requirements for divorcing parents in Hamilton County.
Hamilton County Legal Information
The Chattanooga Bar Association offers legal information by area of law. Select an area of law from the "Legal Information" menu to begin. Tips for hiring a lawyer are also provided.
Hamilton County Victim Information and Resources
The Hamilton County District Attorney General's Office provides crime victims and witnesses with information about victim's rights, victim's compensation, and criminal procedure; case status notification; referrals; handbooks; and links to domestic violence, rape crisis, elder abuse, children's advocacy, and teen dating violence resources.
Hamilton County Victim Services
The Partnership for Families, Children & Adults provides shelter, forensic medical exams, a crisis hotline, counseling, referrals, supervised visitation, and legal advocacy for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and elder abuse.
Hawkins County - Courts Self Help Resources
Henderson County - Courts Self Help Resources
Lexington Municipal Court Information
View answers to frequently asked questions about Lexington Municipal Court, including citation payments, license suspensions, fix-it tickets, and motor vehicle insurance.
Henry County - Courts Self Help Resources
Jefferson County - Courts Self Help Resources
Knox County - Courts Self Help Resources
Knox County Expungement Information
View information about expungement of criminal records in Knox County courts, including types of expungements and links to filing instructions and forms.
Knox County General Sessions Court Civil Mediation
View information about mediation in Knox County General Sessions Court - Civil Division, which can help parties resolve disputes without going to trial.
Knox County General Sessions Court Information
View information about Knox County General Sessions Court divisions and jurisdiction, including Civil Court, DUI Court, Drug Court, Felony Court, Misdemeanor Court, Arraignment Court, and Traffic-Environmental-Ordinance Court.
Knox County General Sessions Court Rules
View local rules for Knox County General Sessions Court.
Knox County Legal Information
The Knoxville Bar Association offers LawLine Online and downloadable handbooks with information about various legal topics.
Knox County Traffic and Citation Court
View information about traffic, and ordinance violation cases in Knox County General Sessions Court - Criminal Division, including ways to avoid appearing in court, payments, the Driver Improvement Program, trials, license suspension, insurance violations, points, wildlife violations, animal control violations, and environmental code violations.
Loudon County - Courts Self Help Resources
Loudon County Probate Self-Help Information
View Loudon County instructions for parties without an attorney with regard to wills, estates without a will, and small estates. Select the "Sessions Court" menu item at the top of the page, then select "Probate Required Items (Pro Se)" from the drop-down menu for links to the instructions.
Madison County - Courts Self Help Resources
Request Madison County Traffic Ticket Information
Submit an online form to request Madison County past-due traffic ticket and payment information.
Maury County - Courts Self Help Resources
Montgomery County - Courts Self Help Resources
Montgomery County Veterans Treatment Court
View information about Montgomery County Veterans Treatment Court, which can set up treatment in lieu of incarceration for some veterans with substance abuse or mental health problems.
Rhea County - Courts Self Help Resources
Roane County - Courts Self Help Resources
Rockwood Municipal Court Information
View answers to frequently asked questions about Rockwood Municipal Court, including court dates, rescheduling, driving school, court attendance, fine payment, and points.
Robertson County - Courts Self Help Resources
Rutherford County - Courts Self Help Resources
Rutherford County Juvenile Court Information and Rules
View information about Rutherford County Juvenile Court, including types of cases, custody and visitation temporary orders, motions for early release from detention, local rules of practice, answers to frequently asked questions, and a link to forms.
Rutherford County Treatment and Recovery Courts
Rutherford County Probation and Recovery Services offers information about Recovery Court (Drug Court), DUI Court, Mental Health Court, and Veteran's Court, which can set up treatment in lieu of incarceration for some offenders with substance abuse or mental health problems.
Smyrna Traffic Court Information
View answers to frequently asked questions about Smyrna Traffic Court, including payments, driving records, options for various types of violations, contesting a violation, and traffic school.
Sevier County - Courts Self Help Resources
Shelby County - Courts Self Help Resources
Shelby County Child Abuse Information and Resources
Memphis Children's Advocacy Center provides information about child abuse, including reporting, agency response, interview, and therapy. Prevention and reporting tips, information for parents, and links to additional resources are provided.
Shelby County Circuit Court Motion Hearings
View Shelby County Circuit Court motion-setting instructions, and submit an online request to set a motion hearing date, request an alternate court date, or strike a motion.
Shelby County Criminal Court Expungement Information
View information about expungement of criminal records in Shelby County Criminal Court, including types of expungements, which charges can and cannot be expunged, and links to a checklist and the required form.
Shelby County Divorce Referee Hearings
View instructions for requesting a Shelby County Divorce Referee hearing, and submit an online request to schedule a hearing in a Circuit or Chancery Court case.
Shelby County Domestic Violence Information and Resources
The Family Safety Center provides domestic violence victims with information about types of domestic violence, safety planning, and teen dating violence; services including shelter referrals, counseling, assistance with court procedure and Orders of Protection; a children's camp; and a link to the online intake form.
Shelby County Drug Court
View information about Shelby County Drug Court, a program of General Sessions Court that can set up treatment in lieu of incarceration for some offenders with substance abuse problems. Links to the client handbook and answers to frequently asked questions are provided.
Shelby County Environmental Court
View information about Shelby County Environmental Court, a specialized court handling health code, housing code, disease control, air and water pollution, and building and zoning matters. Information about local Community Court locations and schedules is provided.
Shelby County Law Library
View information about the Shelby County Law Library, including location, hours, and available materials and services.
Shelby County Parenting Seminars
View information about required parenting seminars in Shelby County Circuit and Chancery Court divorce cases, with a link to approved providers.
Shelby County Veterans Court
View information about Shelby County Veterans Court, a program of General Sessions Court which can set up treatment in lieu of incarceration for some veterans with substance abuse or mental health issues. Links to the program brochure, forms, and additional resources are provided.
Shelby County Victim/Witness Help
The Shelby County District Attorney General's Office Victim/Witness Unit provides crime victims and witnesses with case status notification, court preparation, and information about restitution.
Stewart County - Courts Self Help Resources
Sullivan County - Courts Self Help Resources
Union County - Courts Self Help Resources
Union County Lawsuits
View instructions for filing and defending a civil lawsuit in Union County Circuit and General Sessions Courts, including use of attorneys, court dates and procedure, collecting a judgment, garnishment, how to protect exempt property, and contact information for Legal Aid.
Washington County - Courts Self Help Resources
Weakley County - Courts Self Help Resources
Williamson County - Courts Self Help Resources
Franklin Municipal Court Information
View answers to frequently asked questions about Franklin Municipal Court, including procedure, payment plans, license suspensions, Municipal Code, parking violations, and court date rescheduling.
Nolensville Municipal Court Information
View answers to frequently asked questions about Nolensville Municipal Court, including court dates, payment, pleas, fixable citations, defensive driving class, rescheduling, and points.
Williamson County DUI Court
View information about Williamson County DUI Court, including eligibility requirements and a link to an application form.
Williamson County Juvenile Court Information
View answers to frequently asked questions about Williamson County Juvenile Court, including types of cases, how to file a petition, court dates and procedure, court-appointed attorneys, and Youth Service Officer contact information.
Wilson County - Courts Self Help Resources