Macon County General Sessions Court
Filing information for Macon County General Sessions Court in Lafayette, TN. Part of the Macon County small claims court system.
E-Filing
✓ Available
Max Claim
$25,000
Courthouse Details
Macon County General Sessions Court
904 Highway 52 Bypass East
Lafayette, TN 37083
Mailing Address
904 Highway 52 Bypass East
Lafayette, TN 37083
Hours: Monday through Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Friday 8:00 a.m. to noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Area Served
Macon County
How to File at Macon County General Sessions Court
E-filing available
This court accepts electronic filing for small claims cases.
Note: eFileTN is the statewide e-filing system. The Macon County Circuit Court Clerk website has an 'eFile Portal' and 'Public Access' for searching and payments. While eFileTN is primarily for attorneys and government agencies, the local portal suggests e-filing capabilities. It is not explicitly stated if self-represented litigants can e-file small claims cases directly through the Macon County portal.
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 guideFor statewide rules, see the full Tennessee small claims court guide →