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Circuit Court
140 Adams Ave, Rm 324
Memphis, TN 38103 circuitcourt.shelbycountytn.gov/

Hours: 8AM-4:30PM CST
P: 901-545-4710
F: 901-545-4723

Jurisdiction: Civil Actions over $25,000
Restricted Records: No juvenile or adoption records released
The East Office is no longer open.

General Sessions - Criminal
201 Poplar, Rm LL 81
Memphis, TN 38103 gs4.shelbycountytn.gov/gscvinq/gs...

Hours: 8AM-4:30PM CST
F: 901-545-3655
Major credit cards accepted.

Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor
Restricted Records: No mental records released

General Sessions - Civil
140 Adams, Rm 106
Memphis, TN 38103 gs4.shelbycountytn.gov/gscvinq/gs...

Hours: 8AM-4:30PM CST
P: 901-545-4031
F: 901-545-2515

Jurisdiction: Civil Actions under $25,000, Eviction, Small Claims
Restricted Records: No mental commitment records released
There are two Satellite Offices: 1075 Station Rd, Room #115 West, Memphis 38134, 901-379-7052; and 3768 S Hickory Ridge Mall, Ste 514, Memphis 38115, 901-545-4220.

Chancery Court
140 Adams, Rm 308
Memphis, TN 38103 chancerycourt.shelbycountytn.gov/

Hours: 8AM-4:30PM CST
P: 901-545-4002
F: 901-545-2588

Jurisdiction: Civil Actions under $25,000, Equity Cases (also, lower Circuit Court Civil issues)
Restricted Records: No juvenile or adoption records released

30th District Criminal Court
Office of the Criminal Court
201 Poplar Ave, Rm 401
Memphis, TN 38103 www.shelbycountytn.gov/index.aspx...

Hours: 8AM-4:30PM CST
P: 901-545-5040
F: 901-545-3679
Visa/MC accepted in person only.

Jurisdiction: Felony
Restricted Records: No expunged or sealed records released

Probate Court
140 Adams Ave, Rm 124
Memphis, TN 38103 http://probate.shelbycountytn.gov/

Hours: 7AM-5PM CST
P: 901-545-4040
F: 901-545-4746

Jurisdiction: Probate
Probate court records and dockets are free at http://probatedata.shelbycountytn.gov/. Search online by name or case number. Email to chris.thomas@shelbycountytn.gov.

Contact the Shelby County Recorder Office if you would like to find vital records, such as birth, death, marriage, divorce, and real estate records.

Shelby County Court Recorder
1075 Mullins Station, #W165
Memphis, TN 38134
http://register.shelby.tn.us/
8AM-4:30PM

Phone: 901-379-7500
Fax: 901-379-7577
Real Estate, Deed, Lien, Judgment

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Shelby County is the largest county is Tennessee, both in size and population. It is located in the southwest corner of the state and has the Mississippi river running on its west side. Shelby County, which was founded in 1819, is home to many parks such as T.O. Fuller State Park, Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park, and Shelby Farms. Shelby Farms is home to a bison herd as well as the headquarters of Ducks Unlimited. Shelby is populated with several thriving communities including Arlington, Collierville, Germantown, Lakeland, and Memphis. Germantown is a suburb of Memphis and is dotted with several large horse farms and is the host to the Germantown Charity Horse Show every June. Memphis is Shelby County's largest and most well known city. It features many great cultural and music destinations.

Step into the blues in the Beale Street entertainment district, or visit the home of the king of rock and roll, Elvis Presley, at the Graceland Museum. Among the many cultural destinations, one of the most moving is the National Civil Rights Museum located in the Lorraine Hotel, site of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Whether you are interested in taking in the scenery in one of its many parks, or catching some nightlife, Shelby County has an ample selection of events and places for you to enjoy.

Total Land Area (2000): 754.53 sq mi

Population (2009): 920,232