Public Records

A Shelby County Court record contains an overview of a legal proceeding. Records often include case information, name, residential address, and date of birth. Case information is also included along with the case number, court, judge’s name, filing date, case status, and case type.

Criminal court records search requires you to register and request “user allowed” access to see case history and hearing schedules. You can register online at cjs.shelbycountytn.gov. Shelby County court records include all documents created to provide details about civil and criminal proceedings. Court records usually contain filings, transcripts of arguments and testimonies, evidence, and judgments. Most proceedings are tried in the General Sessions Court, which includes the Civil and Criminal Courts. Records can be accessed online for all court proceedings.

The public can access open records, and these types of records are available in Shelby County, Tennessee, under the Tennessee Open Records Act. You can make an open records request by using the form provided on the Shelby County Trustees’ website to receive the correct records. Be specific and identify the document you are requesting by name. If you have questions, email communicationsshelbycountytrustee.com or call 9901-222-0200.
The form will require:

• Date of Request
• Request Needed By
• First and Last name
• Mailing Address
• Email Address
• Phone Number
• TN Driver’s License Number

Information about your request. Note your preferred method of delivery. You may not be able to receive records via technological means if it may cause the integrity of the records to be jeopardized.

Deeds are legal documents concerning property in Shelby County, Tennessee. Public access is available for these records. The county archives protect, preserve, and provide public access; the office is fully automated. Customer fees fund it. Original records are filed and returned within 36 hours.