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Chattanooga Courthouses<\/h1>\n
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Hey there, partner. Do you live in Chattanooga? The \u201cDynamo of the Dixie\u201d has it all: a wealth of history — rich Native American culture, the Civil War, a beloved anthem made popular by the Glenn Miller Band — \u201cChattanooga Choo Choo<\/a>,\u201d the Chattanooga Market<\/a>, and, of course, it\u2019s the birthplace of the tow truck<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Despite all there is to see and do, sometimes people have to go to court, hopefully just for jury duty. If you\u2019re a resident of Hamilton County, you know there are several of courthouses in the area. If you have a criminal, civil, probate or family law matter, it\u2019s probably at the Hamilton County Courthouse. <\/p>\n

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State Courts<\/h2>\n \n \n \n \n
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    \n \n Hamilton County Circuit Courthouse\n <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n \n \n \n

    625 Georgia Avenue<\/p>\n

    \n Chattanooga,<\/span>\n TN<\/span>\n 37402<\/span>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n

    \n Tel: (423) 209-6700\n \n \n <\/p>\n

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    Parking: Here\u2019s a useful map with directions.<\/a> Try the Republic Parking garage. You can enter on Cherry Street or Walnut Street. There\u2019s also the lot at the SunTrust Bank building located on Cherry Street, and there is a lot on 8th Street across from the Suntrust Bank. These garages vary in price. Consider parking at the Chattanooga Choo Choo Republic<\/a> garage for free and ride a shuttle to the Broad Street Regions Bank. You are encouraged to take public transportation.<\/a><\/p>\n

    Note<\/b>: The Circuit Court hears cases such as appeals from lower courts, contract disputes, torts, condemnations, worker\u2019s compensation claims, joint petition minor settlements, name changes, adoptions and family matters like divorce.<\/p>\n

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    \n \n Hamilton County Chancery Court\n <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n \n \n \n

    625 Georgia Avenue<\/p>\n

    \n Chattanooga,<\/span>\n TN<\/span>\n 37402<\/span>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n

    \n Tel: (423) 209-6600\n \n \n <\/p>\n

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    Parking: There are several pay lots. You are encouraged to take public transportation.<\/a><\/p>\n

    Note<\/b>: This court handles domestic relations, worker\u2019s compensation, estates, trusts, contracts, review of administrative action of governmental agencies and boards, collection of delinquent taxes, guardianships, and conservatorships, dissolution of partnerships and corporations, enforcement of liens, boundary lines, breach of contract, fraud, election contests, and other matters of a civil nature.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n \n \n <\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/li>\n

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    \n \n Hamilton County Criminal Court\n <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n \n \n

    600 Market Street<\/p>\n \n

    \n Chattanooga,<\/span>\n TN<\/span>\n 37402<\/span>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n

    \n Tel: (423) 209-7500\n \n \n <\/p>\n

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    Parking: There are several pay lots. You are encouraged to take public transportation.<\/a><\/p>\n

    Note<\/b>: This court handles criminal matters only. It also houses the District Attorney\u2019s Office<\/a>. <\/p>\n

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    \n \n Hamilton County Juvenile Court\n <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n \n \n

    1600 East Third Street<\/p>\n \n

    \n Chattanooga,<\/span>\n TN<\/span>\n 37404<\/span>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n

    \n Tel: (423) 209-5100\n \n \n <\/p>\n

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    Parking: There are several pay lots in the area, but you are encouraged to take public transportation.<\/a><\/p>\n

    Note<\/b>: This court also hears all Child Support<\/a> matters.<\/p>\n

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    \n \n Hamilton County General Sessions Court\n <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n \n \n \n

    600 Market Street<\/p>\n

    \n Chattanooga,<\/span>\n TN<\/span>\n 37402<\/span>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n

    \n Tel: (423) 209-7660\n \n \n <\/p>\n

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    Parking: There are several pay lots in the area, but you are encouraged to take public transportation.<\/a><\/p>\n

    Note: <\/b>The General Sessions Court hears civil<\/a> and criminal<\/a> matters. <\/b>There are generally no juries in this court.<\/p>\n

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    City Courts<\/h2>\n \n \n \n \n
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    \n \n City of Red Bank Court\n <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n \n \n

    3117 Dayton Blvd.<\/p>\n \n

    \n Red Bank,<\/span>\n TN<\/span>\n 37415<\/span>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n

    \n Tel: (423) 874-0055\n \n \n <\/p>\n

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    Parking: You are encouraged to take public transportation.<\/a><\/p>\n

    Note<\/b>: This court handles municipal code violations and traffic. <\/p>\n

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    \n \n East Ridge Municipal Court\n <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n \n \n

    1517 Tombras Avenue<\/p>\n \n

    \n East Ridge,<\/span>\n TN<\/span>\n 37412<\/span>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n

    \n Tel: (423) 867-2701 \n \n \n <\/p>\n

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    Parking: You are encouraged to take public transportation.<\/a><\/p>\n

    Note<\/b>: This court handles municipal code violations and traffic. <\/p>\n

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    \n \n Soddy-Daisy Municipal Court\n <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n \n \n

    9835 Dayton Pike<\/p>\n \n

    \n Soddy-Daisy,<\/span>\n TN<\/span>\n 37379<\/span>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n

    \n Tel: (423) 332-5323 \n \n \n <\/p>\n

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    Parking: You are encouraged to take public transportation.<\/a><\/p>\n

    Note<\/b>: This court handles municipal code violations and traffic. <\/p>\n

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    \n \n Collegedale Municipal Court\n <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n \n \n

    4910 Swinyar Dr.<\/p>\n \n

    \n Collegedale,<\/span>\n TN<\/span>\n 37363<\/span>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n

    \n Tel: (423) 468-1891\n \n \n <\/p>\n

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    Parking: You are encouraged to take public transportation.<\/a><\/p>\n

    Note<\/b>: This court handles municipal code violations and traffic. <\/p>\n

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    Federal Courts<\/h2>\n \n \n \n \n
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    \n \n U.S District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee\n <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n \n \n \n

    900 Georgia Avenue<\/p>\n

    \n Chattanooga,<\/span>\n TN<\/span>\n 37402<\/span>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n

    \n Tel: (423) 752-5200\n \n \n <\/p>\n

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    Parking: The Federal Building does not have a parking lot. There are, however, several lots within just a few blocks. Consider taking public transportation.<\/p>\n

    Note<\/b>: This Court handles all federal cases in Bledsoe, Bradley, Hamilton, McMinn, Marion, Meigs, Polk, Rhea and Sequatchie Counties. Contact the court to learn how to file bankruptcy. If you have a criminal matter you may contact the Federal Prosecutor<\/a> or the Federal Public Defender.<\/a><\/p>\n

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    \n \n U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee\n <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n \n \n \n

    31 E 11th Street #400<\/p>\n

    \n Chattanooga,<\/span>\n TN<\/span>\n 37402<\/span>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n

    \n Tel: (423) 752-5163\n \n \n <\/p>\n

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    Parking: The United States Courts do not provide parking. However, public parking is available in the immediate vicinity of the courthouse.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n \n \n <\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n

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