Service of Process in Chester County
From 159 E Main Street in Henderson, TN 38340 outward along TN-100 and US-45, Chester County sits in Western TN Division's 26th Judicial District; its communities include Pleasant Hill / Palestine / Montezuma / Mifflin / Masseyville / Deanburg. Under Tenn. R. Civ. P. 4.01(2) and Tenn. Code Ann. § 16-15-901, disinterested adults age 18+ are authorized to deliver civil summonses, detainer warrants, and Rule 45 civil subpoenas. Because the $50 county sheriff charge under Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-21-901(a)(1)(A) is permanently consumed even on a Not Found return (§ 8-21-901(a)(1)(D)), attorneys can instead order $85 routine, $150 rush, or $215 same-day private service.
| Chester County Venue Specification | Statutory and Clerk Record |
|---|---|
| Clerk Location (Henderson) | 159 E Main St, Henderson, TN 38340 (26th Judicial District) |
| Division and Route Access | Western TN Division Corridor (US-45 / TN-100) |
| Private Rates vs. Sheriff | $85 Routine • $150 Rush • $215 Same-Day (Sheriff benchmark: $50 under Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-21-901(a)(1)(A)) |
Courts & Filing Deadlines in Chester County
At the 26th Judicial District courthouse in Henderson (159 E Main Street, Henderson), Chester County civil filings are subject to strict proof-of-service standards under Tenn. R. Civ. P. 4.03(1) and Tenn. R. Civ. P. 72. Individual defendants in Pleasant Hill / Palestine / Montezuma / Mifflin / Masseyville / Deanburg must be served in hand under Tenn. R. Civ. P. 4.04(1) unless documented evasion authorizes leaving process with an adult resident age 18+. Circuit and Chancery summonses remain valid for 90 days (Tenn. R. Civ. P. 4.03(1)), whereas General Sessions civil warrants must be served within 60 days of issuance (Tenn. Code Ann. § 16-15-902(b)). Residential and commercial tenancies in Chester County are governed by Tennessee's general unlawful detainer statutes (Tenn. Code Ann. § 29-18-101) outside URLTA. Detainer warrants must be served a minimum of six full days before the Henderson trial date under Tenn. Code Ann. § 29-18-117.
Cities We Cover in Chester County
- Pleasant Hill (Chester)
- Palestine (Chester)
- Montezuma (Chester)
- Mifflin (Chester)
- Masseyville (Chester)
- Deanburg (Chester)
- Cabo (Chester)
- New Friendship (Chester)
- Enville (Chester)
- Henderson (Chester)
Chester County Process Server FAQ
- Can an inmate at the Chester County jail in Henderson be served?
- Yes. Service on an inmate in Henderson, TN 38340 is generally coordinated with the detention facility's intake staff; personal delivery under Tenn. R. Civ. P. 4.04(1) still applies, and noting the inmate booking number on the return of service helps identify the person served.
- Which judicial district includes Chester County?
- Chester County is located in Tennessee's 26th Judicial District (Western TN Division), with trial courts seated at 159 E Main Street in Henderson.