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1. Where is Chancery Court located?

The Chancery Court is on the second floor of the Madison County Courthouse, which is in the center of downtown Jackson, Tennessee and bordered by Main Street, Liberty and Baltimore Streets.
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2. Where can I park?

There is short term parking around the Courthouse. For longer than an hour, you may utilize the City parking lots located between Main Street and Baltimore Street two blocks west of the Courthouse, or the lot located between Main Street and Lafayette Street two blocks east of the Courthouse. There is also a lot at the corner of Highland Avenue and College Street.

3. What are your hours of operation?

8:00 am until 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday.

4. Can I file a case without an attorney?

Yes. However, this office cannot give you legal advice. We do not provide forms, but will assist self-represented persons with filing to enforce/modify child support or visitations.

5. Can you recommend an attorney?

No. In accordance with T.C.A. § 16-3-804 (b), no employee of the state court system shall engage, either directly or indirectly, in the practice of law. This includes making legal referrals, performing legal research or giving legal advice.

6. Can I talk to the Judge about my case?

No. Judges do not speak privately with individuals concerning matters they will have to rule on.

7. Does the Chancery Court Clerk hold Foreclosure Sales?

No

8. How often is property sold for delinquent taxes?

Generally, there are several sales in a year. The dates for these sales will be posted on this site as they are set with the Clerk’s office. If you wish to have your name added to our list of interested bidders, please give us a call at (731) 423-6030.

Those on this list will receive written notification of all upcoming sales.

9. Can I fax pleadings to your office?

Yes, you can fax file certain documents in Chancery Court pursuant to Rule 5A of The Tennessee Rules of Civil Procedure. Please fax documents to (731) 988-3091.

10. What number do I call to check on my recent child support payment information?

• (615) 253-4394 or (800) 838-6911 -- For child support being paid into Tennessee’s Central Child Support Receipting Unit

• (731) 423-6030 -- For child support being paid into the Madison County Chancery Court

• (731) 989-7171 -- For child support being paid into the Chester County Chancery Court

• (731) 968-2801 -- For child support being paid into the Henderson County Chancery Court

11. What are the various filing fees?

Please visit our filing fees page.
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12. How much are copies?

Copies are $.50 per page. In addition to the standard charge for copying please note that there is an additional charge of $5.00 to certify a document. Certification under the Acts of Congress is $15.00 extra.

13. How can I get a marriage annulled?

Any information regarding grounds for annulment, divorce, or legal separation will have to be answered by an attorney.

14. Where do I go to obtain an order of protection?

Information on orders of protection may be obtained in Madison County Chancery Court in the courthouse, or Madison County General Sessions Court, located at the Alexander Leech Criminal Justice Complex located at 515 South Liberty Street, Jackson, TN.
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15. Can I access case information from the internet?

Not at this time.

16. How long do I have to wait after I am divorced before I get remarried?

Although your divorce decree becomes effective the day it is entered, please be aware that an Order may be appealed by the filing of a Notice of Appeal within 30 days.

17. Can I view pleadings in my court file?

Yes, our records are open for inspection at our offices with the exception of those records considered confidential by law such as adoption records.

18. How do I obtain a copy of an old divorce decree?

Please contact our office at (731) 423-6030 and have the names of the parties involved along with the most accurate date you can recall. (Remember, we need the names of the parties at the time of the divorce…not the current name if the wife has remarried.)

19. Are Probate cases filed in Chancery Court?

No. Probate cases are filed in General Sessions, Division II, Probate Division. These matters are generally heard by Judge Christy Little at the Juvenile Court Complex at 110 Irby Street, Jackson, TN 38301.
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20. Can I make payments online?

Yes. Please click on the link under "Clerk and Master" or click on the following link: More...