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Circuit Criminal Court
- The Criminal Division is responsible for the filing of the Grand Jury reports, appeals from lower courts, motions, orders, pleadings, and other documents relating to criminal cases filed with the court.
- Types of cases include but are not limited to: felony, misdemeanor, petitions, and post conviction.
- Issue process - capias, violation of probation, subpoenas, and mittimus.
- All Circuit Criminal cases are open to the public. A public access computer is available to do a record search on someone.
- A Judicial Commissioner is on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, for the purpose of issuing criminal warrants and criminal summons
Legal Advice
Deputy Clerks cannot give legal advice. They will file your paperwork, but they cannot advise you on what action you should take. You should consult an attorney for legal advice.
Payment Policy
We do not accept personal checks. Individuals may pay with a cashiers check, money order, credit/debit card (a processing fee will apply) or cash.
After Hours Payment Information
For your convenience in making payments, Kiosk machines are located in the jail lobby (24 hour access) and at the Blount County Probation Office and the County Clerk drive thru located at 500 N Cusick Street Maryville TN
After Hours Filing Information
For your convenience, an after hours filing box is located at the Justice Center in the jail visitation area. If a filing fee is required, you will be contacted the next business day regarding payment.
- How can I get copies of Civil and Criminal records?
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All court cases except Juvenile are public record. Copies are $0.50 per page and certified copies are $5 plus $0.50 for each page.
- Will the court appoint an attorney for me?
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The court does not appoint attorneys in civil cases. In criminal cases, if you are financially unable to hire an attorney, you may apply for a court appointed attorney. At the arraignment, the Judge will require you to fill out an affidavit of indigency. The Judge will review your affidavit and determine, by the appropriate financial guideline, your eligibility for a public defender.
- Can the clerk reset cases or jail time?
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No. The clerk does not have the authority to reset cases or jail time. You will have to contact your attorney or the Judge to have your case reset or to have jail time rescheduled.