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Bradley County, Tennessee Court Records

Bradley County court records are all records created, collected, received, or maintained by the county's courts as part of the official court file for a particular case (per Tennessee Rules of Court Rule 34(2)(B)(i)). They document cases filed in the county, from filing through final judgment or outcome. The trial courts in Bradley County, including the Circuit Court, the Criminal Court, and the Chancery Court, typically maintain most of the county's court records.

As public records, Bradley County court records promote transparency and accountability, support legal research, aid the appeals process, and serve as a vital resource for statewide criminal history records.

Although Bradley County records stand alone, they intersect with other public records, such as arrest and vital records. For example, criminal court case records typically expand on arrest records, providing trial and outcome information.

Are Bradley County Court Records Public?

Yes. Bradley County court records are public under the Tennessee Public Records Act ("TPRA") (T.C.A. § 10-7-503 et seq.) and Tennessee Rules of Court Rule 34(1), which provide broad public access to court records. As a result, interested persons can inspect or obtain records maintained by the courts in Bradley County. However, while most case types are public, certain records are restricted and therefore typically unavailable. These records include:

  • Adoption records
  • Sealed or expunged documents
  • Unpublished drafts of judicial orders and opinions
  • Documents protected from disclosure by order or rule of court
  • Grand jury proceedings
  • Juvenile records
  • Certain protective orders
  • Mental health and medical records
  • All internal case management information

What Information is Available in Bradley County Court Records?

The types of information commonly found in Bradley County court records include:

  • Involved party details
  • Case numbers
  • Case dockets
  • Complaints, petitions, motions, answers
  • Indictments
  • Court orders
  • Final decrees or judgments
  • Hearing/trial transcripts (if prepared)
  • Evidence and affidavits
  • Warrants, subpoenas, summonses
  • Sentencing orders (in criminal cases)
  • Divorce petitions and decrees (in family court records)

Bradley County Court Records Search

The methods individuals can use to search for Bradley County court records include online, in-person, mail, phone, and email requests.

Online Access

This is provided through the Tennessee Case Finder, a public inquiry system for the Offices of the Circuit Court Clerk. The system provides convenient 24/7 access to records of cases filed in the Circuit and General Sessions-Civil Courts. Sign-up is free, and searches may be conducted by case party name, case number, or other data. Access to records may depend on the case type, as restricted cases are typically unavailable. For records of Bradley County courts not served by the public inquiry system, use in-person access or submit a request by mail, phone, or email.

In-Person Access

To obtain a record in person, visit the clerk's office of the court where a case was filed during business hours to search for and/or request copies of the case documents. As custodian of the court records, the clerk's office will provide searches or copies upon request. For example, individuals can search for or obtain copies of Bradley County Circuit Court or Criminal Court records in person at the Circuit & Criminal Court Clerk's office, 2230 Blythe Avenue, Cleveland, TN 37311.

Mail, Phone, and Email Requests

Alternatively, court records may be obtained by mail, phone, or email. Requests submitted through these channels must include the party name, case number, and the requested records or documents. The details to request a circuit or criminal court record, for example, are as follows:

Mailing Address:

Bradley County Circuit & Criminal Court Clerk

P.O. Box 1167

2230 Blythe Avenue

Cleveland, TN 37311

Phone: (423) 728-7218

Note that the time it takes to process requests and provide requested records may vary by case, record, or court. Fees for case documents requested by mail or email are typically payable by money order or check.

Fees for Court Records in Bradley County

In Bradley County, there are no fees to view court records. However, pursuant to T.C.A. § 8-21-401, copies of court records are subject to the following fees:

  • $0.50 per page for copies of all documents
  • $5.00 per document for certification and seal
  • $10.00 plus $0.50 per page for exemplified copies

Bradley County Courthouse Locations

There are 6 court types in Bradley County, including the circuit court, the chancery court, the criminal court, the general sessions court, the juvenile court, and the municipal court. Their contact details are listed below.

Bradley County Circuit Court

2230 Blythe Avenue,

Cleveland, TN 37311

Phone: (423) 728-7214

Fax: (423) 476-0488

Bradley County Chancery Court

155 North Ocoee Street

Cleveland, TN 37311

Phone: (423) 728-7205 (Civil)

Phone: (423) 728-7208 (Probate)

Fax: (423) 790-7181

Bradley County Criminal Court

2230 Blythe Avenue

Cleveland, TN 37311

Phone: (423) 728-7214

Fax: (423) 476-0488

Bradley County General Sessions Court - Civil

155 North Ocoee Street

Cleveland, TN 37311

Phone: (423) 728-7268

Bradley County General Sessions Court - Criminal

2230 Blythe Avenue SE

Cleveland, TN 37311

Phone: (423) 728-7048

Bradley County Juvenile Court - Civil

155 North Ocoee Street

Cleveland, TN 37311

Phone: (423) 728-7268

Bradley County Juvenile Court - Criminal

1620 Johnson Boulevard SE

Cleveland, TN 37311

Phone: (423) 728-7253

Charleston City Court

126 Worth Street, PO Box 431

Charleston, TN 37310

Phone: (423) 336-1483

Fax: (423) 336-6607

Cleveland City Court

190 Church Street Northeast

PO Box 1519

Cleveland, TN 37364

Phone: (423) 472-4551

Fax: (423) 559-3302

Criminal Records Access in Bradley County

Official state-level criminal history checks, which provide access to statewide criminal history records, including arrest information, charges, and case dispositions across Tennessee, are handled by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI), not by Bradley County courts. The TBI allows individuals to obtain these records online or by mail.

Although the Bradley County courts do not handle state-level criminal record checks, they provide access to local criminal case records under the TPRA and Tennessee Rules of Court Rule 34(1), both online and in person. Online access is available through the Tennessee Case Finder, a public inquiry system that provides convenient 24/7 access to criminal cases filed in the Bradley Circuit Court. In-person access is available through the clerk of the court where a criminal case was filed. In-person access provides broader access to these records in the county, since only those originating from the circuit court are available online.

Bradley County Probate Records

Bradley County probate records are official documents created, received, or maintained in connection with matters involving a deceased person's estate, wills, and guardianship of minors or adults. These records also document trusts and conservatorship cases. The Bradley County Chancery Court (Probate Division) is responsible for handling all probate and estate matters and their corresponding records.

Under theTennessee Public Records Act ("TPRA") (T.C.A. § 10-7-503 et seq.) andTennessee Rules of Court Rule 34(1), probate records are generally public; however, certain records, such as those involving minors, are excluded from public access.

Probate records in Bradley County may be obtained in person, by phone, or by mail from the Chancery Court Clerk & Master's office. If filed or appealed to the Circuit Court, these records may be searchable online via theTennessee Case Finder.

Bradley County Family Court Records

Bradley County family court records are official records of family law cases handled in the county. These include cases such as divorce, child custody determinations, adoption, termination of parental rights, and child support and visitation.

Under Tennessee law, the circuit and chancery courts have overlapping jurisdiction in divorce and adoption matters, while the juvenile courts handle family law cases involving children (i.e., support, custody, paternity rights, and neglect and abuse). While most family court records are public, adoption records, neglect and abuse case files, and certain other records involving minors may be restricted from access.

Access to Bradley County family court records is available through in-person requests, by mail, or by email to the clerk of the court where the case was filed (e.g., the Circuit or Chancery Court). Access to cases handled by the Bradley County Circuit Court is also available online via the Tennessee Case Finder. Fees for certified copies (requested in person or by mail) are $0.50 per page plus $5.00 per document.

Federal Court Records in Bradley County

Federal court records encompass all documents received, created, or maintained in connection with federal cases, such as civil rights violations, federal drug offenses, bank fraud, and bankruptcy cases. Interested persons can generally access federal court records in Bradley County through PACER (Public Access to Court Electronic Records), an electronic portal that allows users to view and obtain copies of case documents of matters handled in any federal court in the US. The fee is $0.10 per page (capped at $3.00 per document).

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