Coronavirus & COVID-19 Preparedness
Judicial Response to COVID-19
Consistent with its constitutional obligations to keep the courts open, the Hamilton County Criminal Court is working with the Tennessee Supreme Court as part of a responsible community response to reduce the spread of COVID-19 to vulnerable groups.
To see the specific Criminal Court protocols, please click here.
Frequently Asked Questions: COVID-19 Response
Open Courts and Limited Suspension
Court Hearings During the Limited Suspension Period
Court Hearings During the Limited Suspension Period
Information about the Tennessee Supreme Court's Limited Suspension Order affecting "in-person" court proceedings.
Court Hearings During the Limited Suspension Period
Court Hearings During the Limited Suspension Period
Court Hearings During the Limited Suspension Period
Information about how and when the Criminal Court will conduct proceedings during the limited Suspension Period.
Public Safety Measures for “In-Person” Hearings
Court Hearings During the Limited Suspension Period
Case Management During Limited Suspension Period
Information about public safety measures to be used when "in-person" proceedings are required and who may attend hearings.
Case Management During Limited Suspension Period
Case Management During Limited Suspension Period
Case Management During Limited Suspension Period
Information about the scheduling and management of cases, including how the limited suspension order impacts case deadlines.
Other Court Operations
Case Management During Limited Suspension Period
Other Court Operations
Information about the operations of jury trials, grand jury operations, and the Drug Recovery Court.