The Shelby County Commissioners have passed a Resolution increasing the Library fees $3.00.  Therefore all filing fees for all Lawsuits and Divorces will increase by $3.00

Organization and Responsibilities

Circuit Court is a court of general jurisdiction consisting of nine judges presiding over nine divisions. The court hears a variety of civil cases, including:

• Appeals from lower courts
• Auto accident
• Breach of Contract
• Condemnation
• Divorce
• Medical malpractice
• Minor settlement
• Name Change
• Personal injury
• Worker's compensation
• Wrongful death

Approximately 5,000 cases are filed in Circuit Court annually.