Clerk & Master

The Clerk & Master’s Office serves the Chancery Court and helps manage court records, filings, and proceedings handled through that court. This office assists attorneys, parties, and the public with Chancery Court documents, case information, court costs, and other matters processed through the Clerk & Master.

The office is responsible for receiving and maintaining court filings, collecting court-related fees, issuing notices and documents as directed by the court, and supporting the orderly administration of Chancery Court cases. The Clerk & Master may also assist with certain matters involving estates, guardianships, conservatorships, property disputes, and other civil matters that fall under Chancery Court jurisdiction.

Key functions include:

- Maintaining Chancery Court records and filings
- Receiving and processing court documents
- Collecting court costs, fees, and related payments
- Assisting attorneys, parties, and the public with court record information
- Issuing notices, orders, and documents as directed by the court
- Supporting Chancery Court hearings and case administration
- Assisting with matters such as estates, guardianships, conservatorships, and civil cases handled by Chancery Court

Delinquent Tax Information

Delinquent Tax Summonses are served as soon as possible after delinquent taxes are submitted to the Clerk & Master’s Office for collection.

To avoid your payment being returned to you, it is important that you contact the Clerk & Master’s Office before mailing any payment to ensure the payment amount is correct. Payments may also be returned if the payment is not made payable to the Clerk & Master.

This office does not accept partial payments for delinquent tax years. If there is more than one delinquent tax year, the oldest year must be paid prior to any subsequent years.

The Clerk & Master is not permitted to make any changes to amounts due without a Court Order. If you believe you do not owe delinquent taxes or believe you are entitled to some other relief from the taxes, then you must file a response with the Chancery Court.

Although not required, it is recommended that you retain or consult with an attorney prior to filing any document in Chancery Court.

Payments Accepted

- Cash
- Checks payable to Clerk & Master
- Credit Card
- Money Order

Local Rules of Practice

Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts:
http://www.tncourts.gov/courts/court-rules2/local-rules-practice

Chancellor’s Information

Serving:
Bledsoe, Sequatchie, Grundy, Franklin, Rhea, Marion

Chancellor Melissa Thomas Willis
PO Box 2198
Jasper, TN 37347

Phone: (423) 939-0922
Fax: (423) 939-0924

Administrative Assistant: Amanda Newson