Courts
Chancery Court
View information about this court of general jurisdiction. This court hears all cases of an equitable nature, such as actions between partners, concerning a breach of contract, the enforcement of liens, or actions resulting from fraud.
Chancery Court
Circuit Court
This court hears civil cases, including auto accident, divorces, minor settlements, personal injury, and workers' compensation to name a few.
Circuit Court
Criminal Court
This court handles cases involving assault, embezzlement, murder, robbery, and other such criminal acts.
Criminal Court
General Sessions Court
This court maintains the records and funds for the General Sessions Civil Court, General Sessions Criminal Court, Drug Court, and Shelby County's Environmental Court.
General Sessions Court
Juvenile Court
This court is responsible for all assessment screenings of all juveniles detained for serious offenses and evaluation referrals for youth affected by mental and health issues / substance abuse.
Juvenile Court
Probate Court
The Probate Court oversees corrections to birth certificates, judicial hospitalizations, name changes, trusts, and wills among other services.
Probate Court