Due to up-coming changes in the Federal tax law that impacts year-end tax issues, the Circuit Court calendar will be open for uncontested divorce hearings on December 19, 2018.
If you have trouble setting your hearing, please contact the courtroom clerk assigned to your division.
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.