Tennessee Public Defender's Office, Fourth Judicial District

Tennessee Public Defender's Office, Fourth Judicial District We are dedicated to the zealous representation of indigent clients.

08/06/2026

Another not guilty on all counts for the office! Thank you Dillon Douglas and Cashauna Lattimore for ensuring that justice is served! Congratulations!!

02/18/2026

Another NOT GUILTY, for the Sevier County Office! Big “Shout Out” to Jenae Easterly and Sydney Pack a/k/a the Dream Team, for continuing to protect the constitutional rights of the citizens of the 4th Judicial District. Gold Star today ladies! Congratulations!🎉

02/05/2026

General Sessions Court for Thursday, February 5th 2026 has been cancelled per Judge Roach.

Contact your attorney for your reset date or visit jeffersoncircuit.com and click "Public Records Search" to locate your case information to include the reset date.

The Circuit Court Clerks Office will be open. I will continue to evaluate conditions and post an update if necessary.

02/04/2026

FINAL UPDATE for Wednesday February 4, 2026 pm closed and delayed schedule for county government offices.

Register of Deeds: 9:00 - 4:30
Trustee’s Office: 9:00 - 12:00
Sheriff’s Office: 10:00 - 4:30
County Clerk: 10:00 - 12.00
Election Commission: 10:00 - 4:00
Sessions Clerk: 9:00 - 4:00
Juvenile Office: 9:00 - 4:00
Circuit Clerk: 10:00 - 4:30
Sessions Court (Strange) - Closed
Circuit Court (Gass) - Closed
Chancery Court: 9:00 - 4:00
Property Assessors: 10:00 - 12:00
Mayors Office: 10:00 - 4:00
Cocke County Schools: Closed
Newport Grammar School: Closed

Convenience Centers and Landfill: N/A at this time.

Wednesday normal business hours for trustees office, property assessors office, and clerks office always shut down at noon, as they open on Saturday.

02/01/2026

Sevier County General Sessions Court is cancelled for tomorrow, February 2, 2026. Individuals scheduled to be in court should call Sevier County General Sessions Court Clerk when they open to obtain a new court date. (865) 453-6116

01/31/2026

*UPDATE: The physical office will remain closed TUESDAY February 3rd. Staff will continue to operate in a work from home status.*

The Jefferson County Circuit, General Sessions and Juvenile Court Clerks Office is closing the physical office at 2pm on January 30th and will remain closed on Monday February 2nd.

Judge Moore Circuit Court Monday February 2nd: Cancelled
Judge Gass Circuit Civil and Criminal Court February 2nd: Cancelled
Judge Roach General Sessions Court February 2nd: Cancelled
Judge Gass Jury Trial February February 3rd: Cancelled

The office will continue to be accessible by the following email addresses:

Kevin Poe - [email protected]
Circuit Criminal - Shannon - [email protected]
Circuit Civil - Teresa - [email protected]
General Sessions Criminal - Morgan - [email protected]
General Sessions Civil - Lisa - [email protected]

Additionally, case information can be found and payments made anytime at jeffersoncircuit.com

Continue monitor this page for updates.

01/29/2026

Once again our office has fought for JUSTICE!

Attorneys Sydney Pack and Jenae Easterly, along with Investigator Alexis Trotter received a not guilty verdict (aquittal of all charges) in Sevier County Circuit Court today.

We take pride in our work and congratulate this team on their dedication to seek justice and hold the system accountable to the truth!

Thank you for continuing to protect the constitution and rights of every client! Congratulations!!!

01/15/2026

The Jefferson County Circuit Court Clerk's Office will be operating on a 2 hour delay on Thursday, January 15th. The office will open at 10am unless this post is updated to advise otherwise.

General Sessions Criminal Court is Cancelled
Circuit Civil Court is Cancelled

Contact your attorney regarding rescheduling.

Questions can be directed by email to:

Circuit Civil - Teresa - [email protected]
General Sessions Criminal - Morgan - [email protected]

Our phones are experiencing service interruptions, utilize email for the most reliable contact.

Address

Knoxville, TN

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+18654712160

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