Service of Process in Giles County
From 1 Public Square in Pulaski, TN 38478 outward along US-64, US-31 and I-65, Giles County sits in Central TN Division's 22nd Judicial District; its communities include Beech Hill / Baugh / Aymett Town / Aspen Hill / Anthony Hill / Minor Hill. 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.
| Giles County Venue Specification | Statutory and Clerk Record |
|---|---|
| Clerk Location (Pulaski) | 1 Public Sq, Pulaski, TN 38478 (22nd Judicial District) |
| Division and Route Access | Central TN Division Corridor (I-65 / US-31 / US-64) |
| 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 Giles County
At the 22nd Judicial District courthouse in Pulaski (1 Public Square, Pulaski), Giles 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 Beech Hill / Baugh / Aymett Town / Aspen Hill / Anthony Hill / Minor Hill 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 Giles 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 Pulaski trial date under Tenn. Code Ann. § 29-18-117.
Cities We Cover in Giles County
- Beech Hill (Giles)
- Baugh (Giles)
- Aymett Town (Giles)
- Aspen Hill (Giles)
- Anthony Hill (Giles)
- Minor Hill (Giles)
- Lynnville (Giles)
- Elkton (Giles)
- Ardmore (Giles)
- Pulaski (Giles)
Giles County Process Server FAQ
- Can an inmate at the Giles County jail in Pulaski be served?
- Yes. Service on an inmate in Pulaski, TN 38478 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 Giles County?
- Giles County is located in Tennessee's 22nd Judicial District (Central TN Division), with trial courts seated at 1 Public Square in Pulaski.