Rutherford County Court Information
Courts, filing fees, e-filing, and clerk contacts for Rutherford County, Tennessee.
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Verified from official sources · 2026-07At $300, the civil filing fee in Rutherford County is lower than most nearby counties (median $335 across 3 nearby counties).
Clerk of Court
Rutherford County Circuit Court Clerk
Melissa Harrell
Self-Help & Jury
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to file a civil case in Rutherford County?
The civil filing fee in Rutherford County, Tennessee is New civil suit cost deposit set by T.C.A. Sec. 8-21-401 (clerk's fee) plus state and county litigation taxes; no single flat statutory amount (typical TN circuit-court civil filing ~$300-$335, cf. Davidson Co. $334.50 eff. 2026-01-01). Rutherford's own schedule is posted only as a scanned PDF, so the exact county total is not machine-verifiable.
What is the small claims filing fee in Rutherford County?
Heard in General Sessions Court (civil division, (615) 217-0069)
Can I e-file court documents in Rutherford County?
Yes. E-filing is available through Tybera.
Is there a free online case search for Rutherford County?
Yes. You can look up cases online at circuitcourtclerk.rutherfordcountytn.gov.
Where do I file court documents in Rutherford County?
Filings go to the Rutherford County Circuit Court Clerk. You can reach the clerk at (615) 898-7820.
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