Hawkins County Circuit Court Clerk (General Sessions Division) - Rogersville Office
Filing information for Hawkins County Circuit Court Clerk (General Sessions Division) - Rogersville Office in Rogersville, 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) - Rogersville Office
115 Justice Center Dr. Suite 1237
Rogersville, TN 37857
Mailing Address
115 Justice Center Dr. Suite 1237
Rogersville, TN 37857
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday - Friday
Area Served
Hawkins County
How to File at Hawkins County Circuit Court Clerk (General Sessions Division) - Rogersville Office
E-filing available
This court accepts electronic filing for small claims cases.
Note: E-filing is available for General Sessions Courts in Tennessee through the Tybera eFlex portal for 'All Other Counties'. Hawkins County Chancery Court also has e-filing.
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) - Rogersville 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) - Rogersville Office?
Electronic filing exists here, but the record indicates it isn't open to people representing themselves — it's for attorneys. Plan to file in person or by mail, and ask the clerk whether that's still the case.
Where is Hawkins County Circuit Court Clerk (General Sessions Division) - Rogersville Office, and when is it open?
Hawkins County Circuit Court Clerk (General Sessions Division) - Rogersville Office is at 115 Justice Center Dr. Suite 1237, Rogersville, TN 37857. Posted hours: 8:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday - Friday. Phone: (423) 272-3397. Hours change around holidays and court closures — call ahead before you travel.
Do I have to have a lawyer to file in Rogersville?
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.