Campbell County, TN court dockets are searchable online through two connected systems: Tennessee Case Finder at tennesseecasefinder.com and the county-specific portal at campbell.tncrtinfo.com, which is linked from the Circuit Court Clerk’s website.1Campbell County Circuit Court Clerk. Campbell County Circuit Court Clerk, Tennessee – Home2Tennessee Case Finder. Tennessee Case Finder Both reach the same trial court records, and both are free to use around the clock.
Where to Search
Start at either tennesseecasefinder.com or campbell.tncrtinfo.com. Tennessee Case Finder is the statewide public inquiry system for Circuit Court Clerk offices, while the county portal is the local front door to the same data. The Circuit Court Clerk’s own site, campbellcountycircuitcourt.com, also publishes court calendars, jury information, and fee schedules alongside the link to the records portal.1Campbell County Circuit Court Clerk. Campbell County Circuit Court Clerk, Tennessee – Home
One boundary to know before you start. The Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts runs a separate tool called Public Case History at tncourts.gov, but that system only covers the appellate courts: the Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, and Court of Criminal Appeals.3Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts. Public Case History For a Campbell County trial matter, whether that’s a pending criminal charge, a divorce, or a small claims dispute, use Tennessee Case Finder or the county portal.
Which Court Handles Your Case
Campbell County operates four trial court divisions, and knowing which one holds your case narrows your search.
- Circuit Court handles major civil lawsuits, appeals from lower courts, and some cases that exceed General Sessions jurisdiction.
- Criminal Court is a separate division that processes felony prosecutions and serious criminal matters.4Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts. Campbell County
- Chancery Court covers equity-based disputes: divorces, property disputes, guardianships, and probate matters like wills and estates.
- General Sessions Court handles misdemeanors, preliminary felony hearings, small claims, and civil disputes up to $25,000. It has unlimited jurisdiction over eviction actions and suits to recover personal property, regardless of value.5Justia Law. Tennessee Code 16-15-501 – General Jurisdiction
If you can’t tell which division applies, the clerk’s office can point you to it. Contact numbers are at the bottom of this page.
How to Run the Search
The fastest search is by case number, the alphanumeric identifier assigned when a case is filed. Even a partial sequence number can pull up results, so it’s worth trying if you only have part of one written down.
If you don’t have a case number, search by party name. A last name alone will work, and it returns every case where that name appears as a party. Common surnames generate long lists, so filter by court type or narrow the date range to shorten them. To find hearings scheduled in a specific week, use the date filter to isolate that window.
If a case appears but the docket detail looks thin, that doesn’t automatically mean it’s sealed. Some older entries have sparse electronic records because they predate the county’s digital conversion. The clerk’s office keeps fuller paper files for those.
What the Docket Entries Mean
Docket entries use shorthand that isn’t obvious if you’re not around it every day. These are the terms you’re most likely to see on Campbell County dockets.
Arraignment is the hearing where a criminal defendant hears the formal charges and enters a plea of guilty, not guilty, or no contest. This entry means the case is in its early stages.
Motion is a formal request asking the judge to rule on something specific, whether suppressing evidence, dismissing a charge, or compelling the other side to hand over documents. Motions can be filed at almost any stage, so several motion entries on a single docket are normal.
Continuance means a scheduled hearing or trial was postponed. The new date should appear in the updated entry. Continuances are common and don’t necessarily signal anything unusual; scheduling conflicts, plea negotiations, and pending lab results all trigger them.
Show cause means one party has to explain to the judge why they shouldn’t face consequences for something, such as failing to comply with a court order, missing a payment, or ignoring a summons. Showing up unprepared can result in a contempt finding.
Nolle prosequi means the prosecutor has dropped the criminal charge. That isn’t always permanent; the state can sometimes refile.
Dismissed means the case has been formally terminated by the court. Watch for whether the dismissal is “with prejudice” (cannot be refiled) or “without prejudice” (can be refiled). “Dismissed with costs” means the defendant still owes court costs even though the charge was dropped.6Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts. Updated Expungement Information
Default judgment is entered when one side, usually a civil defendant, fails to respond to the lawsuit or appear in court. The other side wins by default. A default can be set aside for good cause, but you have to move quickly.
Summary judgment resolves a civil case without a trial when there’s no genuine factual dispute and the law clearly favors one side. This entry means the judge decided the case on the filings alone.
What You Won’t See Online
Some Campbell County records are not publicly viewable, and some simply aren’t digitized. Both gaps are worth understanding before you decide a record doesn’t exist.
Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 34 sets the framework for public access to court records. Records excepted from inspection by state law or protected by a court order are not available for public viewing.7Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts. Rule 34 – Public Access to Court Records Adoption records are a clear example: after a final adoption order is entered, the entire file goes under seal, and access is limited to the parties and specific authorized agencies.8Justia Law. Tennessee Code 36-1-126 – Record Kept Under Seal Juvenile court proceedings and mental health commitments are also generally sealed.
Even in cases that are public, courts routinely redact sensitive personal identifiers. Blacked-out fields or gaps in a document usually reflect that redaction, not a data problem. A judge can also seal an individual case that would otherwise be public, though that’s less common and requires a specific order.
For older cases that predate the electronic system, the paper file is at the courthouse. Bring or provide an approximate case date and the names of the parties, and the clerk can pull it faster.
The Campbell County Circuit Court Clerk’s office is at 570 Main Street, Jacksboro, TN 37757. For Criminal Court, General Sessions, and Juvenile Court matters, call (423) 562-2624. For Circuit Court matters, call (423) 562-0296.9Campbell County Circuit Court Clerk. Campbell County Circuit Court Clerk, Tennessee – Contact