Hawkins County Circuit Court Clerk (General Sessions Division) - Church Hill Office
Filing information for Hawkins County Circuit Court Clerk (General Sessions Division) - Church Hill Office in Church Hill, TN. Part of the Hawkins County small claims court system.
Small claims in Tennessee — the numbers that apply at this court
$25,000
maximum claim
$130
filing fee (published)
1–6 yrs
filing deadline by claim type
Yes
e-filing accepted
Published court information — verify before acting. See the full Tennessee small claims guide · The form that starts a case: every field explained.
Courthouse Details
Hawkins County Circuit Court Clerk (General Sessions Division) - Church Hill Office
150 South Central
Church Hill, TN 37642
Mailing Address
115 Justice Center Dr. Suite 1237
Rogersville, TN 37857
Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday, Tuesday & Thursday
Area Served
Hawkins County
How to File at Hawkins County Circuit Court Clerk (General Sessions Division) - Church Hill Office
E-filing available
This court accepts electronic filing for small claims cases.
Note: The e-filing vendor for several Tennessee counties, including a portal for General Sessions courts, states that the system is for 'attorneys and self-represented litigants'.
File in person
Bring your completed forms to the courthouse during business hours.
File by mail
Most small claims courts accept filing by mail — check with this court first. Typically you mail your completed forms with the filing fee plus a self-addressed stamped envelope for your returned copies.
Ready to get your money back?
A demand letter often settles disputes before a case is ever filed — and it only takes a few minutes.
Read the demand letter guideWrong court? Hawkins County has 2 courts.
See all 2 courts in Hawkins County →Small claims rules in Tennessee
How much you can sue for
Individuals can sue for up to $25,000.
One of the highest limits in the country. Filed in General Sessions Court, not a separate small claims court.
Deadline to file (statute of limitations)
6 yrs written contract · 6 yrs oral contract · 3 yrs property damage · 1 yr personal injury
Common questions
How much does it cost to file a small claims case at Hawkins County Circuit Court Clerk (General Sessions Division) - Church Hill Office?
Filing fees in Tennessee are set by the state and are $130. If you can't afford the fee, Tennessee offers a fee waiver — ask the clerk how to apply. Fees change, so confirm the current amount with the court clerk before you file.
What's the most I can sue for in Hawkins County?
Small claims cases in Hawkins County are limited to $25,000. If your claim is worth more than that, you either have to bring it in a different court or give up the amount above the limit to stay in small claims. The clerk can confirm which court fits your claim.
Can I file online at Hawkins County Circuit Court Clerk (General Sessions Division) - Church Hill Office?
Yes — electronic filing is available for small claims in Hawkins County. You can also file in person or by mail. The clerk's office can tell you which option is fastest for your case.
Where is Hawkins County Circuit Court Clerk (General Sessions Division) - Church Hill Office, and when is it open?
Hawkins County Circuit Court Clerk (General Sessions Division) - Church Hill Office is at 150 South Central, Church Hill, TN 37642. Posted hours: 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday, Tuesday & Thursday. Phone: (423) 357-4441. Hours change around holidays and court closures — call ahead before you travel.
Do I have to have a lawyer to file in Church Hill?
Small claims court is built for people representing themselves, and most filers do exactly that. Whether an attorney may appear varies by state — the state guide linked on this page covers the rule where you are, and the clerk can confirm it.
Answers reflect published court data. Court rules and fees change — the clerk is always the authoritative source.