Service of Process in Decatur County
From 22 W Main Street in Decaturville, TN 38329 outward along TN-69, US-641 and I-40, Decatur County sits in Western TN Division's 24th Judicial District; its communities include Garrett / Dunbar / Cozette / Busseltown / Bible Hill / Beacon. 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.
| Decatur County Venue Specification | Statutory and Clerk Record |
|---|---|
| Clerk Location (Decaturville) | 22 W Main St, Decaturville, TN 38329 (24th Judicial District) |
| Division and Route Access | Western TN Division Corridor (I-40 / US-641 / TN-69) |
| 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 Decatur County
At the 24th Judicial District courthouse in Decaturville (22 W Main Street, Decaturville), Decatur 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 Garrett / Dunbar / Cozette / Busseltown / Bible Hill / Beacon 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 Decatur 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 Decaturville trial date under Tenn. Code Ann. § 29-18-117.
Cities We Cover in Decatur County
- Garrett (Decatur)
- Dunbar (Decatur)
- Cozette (Decatur)
- Busseltown (Decatur)
- Bible Hill (Decatur)
- Beacon (Decatur)
- Mount Carmel (Decatur)
- Scotts Hill (Decatur)
- Parsons (Decatur)
- Decaturville (Decatur)
Decatur County Process Server FAQ
- Can an inmate at the Decatur County jail in Decaturville be served?
- Yes. Service on an inmate in Decaturville, TN 38329 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 Decatur County?
- Decatur County is located in Tennessee's 24th Judicial District (Western TN Division), with trial courts seated at 22 W Main Street in Decaturville.