Hamilton County Courthouse

The Hamilton County Court System in Chattanooga, TN is comprised of five courts: Chancery Court, Sessions Court (Criminal and Civil), Criminal Court, Circuit Court, and Juvenile Court. They handle a wide range of cases including domestic relations, worker's compensation, estates, trusts, contracts, and more. The court system also provides jury information, court dockets, divorce mediation services, and victim services.

The Chancery Court handles civil matters and is overseen by the Clerk and Master, who also acts as a Chancellor. The Sessions Court handles both criminal and civil cases, with judgments rendered by the judge. The Criminal Court deals with misdemeanor and traffic offenses, as well as preliminary hearings for felony cases. The Circuit Court and Juvenile Court handle specific types of cases within their jurisdictions. Overall, the Hamilton County Court System serves a population of approximately 345,000 people in the 11th Judicial District of Tennessee.

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