OFFICE
Circuit Court Clerk Responsibilities
A quick overview of the Clerk’s responsibilities and how the office is structured to serve the public.
In Davidson County, the Circuit Court Clerk is charged with the responsibility of maintaining not only the records of the eight Circuit Courts but also the civil records of the eleven General Sessions Courts.
Among the types of cases heard by the Circuit Courts are contract disputes, civil torts, condemnations, worker’s compensation claims, domestic matters and the administration of estates.
The jurisdiction of the General Sessions Courts includes limited-jurisdiction torts and contracts, landlord-tenant disputes and matters involving the violation of a Metropolitan government ordinance, including traffic and codes violations.
This diversity of clerical responsibilities has resulted in the operation of five distinct offices, all under the purview of the Clerk.