If you have any questions regarding Weakley County Circuit Court and General Sessions Courts, please call (731) 364-3455. Some matters can be completed online.  Please see those below:
ONLINE SERVICES:

• Print various filings and forms at this link: http://tncourts.gov/administration/judicial-resources/forms-documents/court-forms
• Local rules for attorneys and law firms at this link: http://tncourts.gov/sites/default/files/docs/27th_jd_chancery__cicruit_local_rules_2019sept23_final.pd
• Circuit Court and General Sessions Office staff accepts payments by phone with a debit/credit card with an applicable fee of $3 or 3% - whichever is greater.
• Questions? Call (731) 364-3455, or email [email protected]

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​Weakley County General Sessions Court Fees

Below is a listing of the civil warrants and fees required to file a civil case in General Sessions Court.

For Filing a Civil Case in General Sessions Court Fee:
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• Civil Warrants $179.50
• Detinue Warrants $179.50
• Civil Summons $179.50
• Detainer Warrants $179.50
• Alias $52.00
• New Suits Without Service $127.50
• Additional Defendants on all Civil Cases $52.00
• Order of Protection $236.50
• Writ of Possession $77.00
• Subpoenas $62.00
• Garnishment $67.00
• Bank Levy $77.00
• Show Cause $77.00
• Certified Copy $5.00
• Acts of Congress $10.00​
• Copy $0.50
• Slow Pay Motion $25.00
• Secretary of State $20.00

List updated  2/20/26

Weakley county circuit court civil fees
​(January 1, 2026)

Category One: $356.50 filing fee (+$52.00 for service=$406.50)
Contracts, torts, personal injury, property damage, malpractice, wrongful death, employment discrimination, civil right suits, tax disputes, complaint, special remedies and cases otherwise not specified.
Counter Complaint: $275.00 (+$52.00 for service=$327.00)

Category Two: $279.50 filing fee (+$52.00 for service=$331.50)
Workers' compensation, appeals to Circuit from General Sessions (no service fee), city courts, and other courts or hearings; transfers from foreign countries; writs of mandamus; condemnation/inverse condemnation and quo warrant actions.
Counter Complaint: $200.00 (+$52.00 for service=$252.00)
Category Three: $179.50 filing fee (+$52.00 for service=$231.50)
Adoptions, legitimations, paternity cases, termination of parental rights and other domestic relation matters not otherwise designated, restoration of citizenship, name changes, minor settlements, enforcement of foreign judgements, and other orders of protection.
Counter Complaint: $100.00 (+$52.00 for service=$152.00)
Category Four: $154.50 filing fee (+$52.00 for service=$206.50)
Child support enforcement and modifications, interstate support cases, modification of parenting plan, civil contempt.
*All Circuit Court filings need to include bond information

Miscellaneous Charges and Other Fees
Post Judgement Requests.............................................................................................................................................................................................$40.00
Subpoenas..............................................................................................................................................$62.00 ($52.00 service fee, $10.00 clerk fee)
Alias Summons..............................................................................................................................................................................................$52.00 for service
Service for Secretary of State.......................................................................................................................................................................................$20.00
Service for Department of Commerce and Insurance.....................................................................................................................................$15.00
Copies (per page)....................................................................................................................................................................................................................$0.50
Certification and Seal...........................................................................................................................................................................................................$5.00
Garnishment...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................$67.00
Bank Levy.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$77.00
Slow Pay Motion...................................................................................................................................................................................................................$25.00
Fax Filing...............................................................................................................................................................................................$5.00 + $1.00 per page
Hospital Lien...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................$10.00
Release of Hospital Lien......................................................................................................................................................................................................$2.00

Circuit Court Home

General Sessions Judge

Jury Duty

Traffic Court

Circuit Court Fees

Circuit Court Judge

Drug Court

Juvenile Services

CONTACT US

​Weakley County Circuit Court Clerk
Toya Bell
116 W. Main St. Room 203
Dresden, TN 38225 
[email protected]
731-364-3455 (p)  •  731-364-6765 (fax)
Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, M - F
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