Hawkins County Chancery Court Clerk and Master |
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Holly H Jaynes, Chancery Court Clerk and Master Douglas T. Jenkins, Chancellor. Local Rules of Court may be found here: Local Rules Download Chancery Court Fees Here: Chancery Court Filing Fees Chancery Court Sales: April 21, 2018 April 28, 2018 Current Delinquent Tax Sale Info: None WE NOW MAKE PASSPORT PHOTOS FOR $10.00. The Chancery Court is a Trial Court of general original jurisdiction of all cases of an equitable nature, where the debt or demand exceeds fifty dollars; and every matter of equitable cognizance above said amount is presumed to be within its inherent jurisdiction as a Court of Equity. Established by the Constitution of the State of Tennessee, the Chancery Court has original jurisdiction as a Court of Equity. Established by the Constitution of the State of Tennessee, the Chancery Court has original jurisdiction over certain other matters, as assigned to it by the legislature, some of them exclusively, others concurrently with the Circuit Court. The Chancery Court collects and distributes child support, collects delinquent property taxes for the county and city, probates estates and administers conservatorships and investment of litigant funds paid into the court's registry. The Clerk and Master is the principal administrative aide to the Chancery Court, docket maintenance, revenue management, maintenance of court minutes, official communication, and various other court-associated duties. The Clerk and Master is appointed by the Chancellor for a six-year term pursuant to the State Constitution. The Clerk and Master files civil matters in Chancery Court including probate matters and collects delinquent taxes. Pursuant to Local Rules, probate matters require representation by an attorney. COURT SCHEDULE:Chancery Court begins at 10:00 A.M. We no longer have docket soundings and cases can be scheduled by selecting a date from those listed below and sending a Notice of Hearing or letter to the Clerk and Master. All jury trials and multi-day trials MUST be set by the Chancellor's office with a confirmation sent to the Clerk and Master, either by Notice of Hearing or letter. ALL CONTINUANCES MUST BE APPROVED BY THE CHANCELLOR.
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Passport Information
The Hawkins County Chancery Court accepts passport applications on behalf of the U.S. Department of State. U.S. Citizens planning international travel may apply for their passports Monday - Friday from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM at 100 E. Main Street, Suite 316, Rogersville, TN 37857. For application forms, documentation required, fees and other information visit www.travel.state.gov Staff:L-R: Jeanette Barrett, Goldia Williams, Holly Jaynes, Chancellor Jenkins, Deanna Russell, Sheryl Foster.
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Contact Information:Phone: Voice: 423-272-8150 Fax: 423-272-7347 Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Mail:
Hawkins County Clerk and Master |