Service of Process in Hawkins County
Litigators practicing before the 3rd Judicial District courts at 100 E Main Street in Rogersville, TN 37857 depend on timely service of process throughout Hawkins County (Eastern TN Division). Across Amis / Alumwell / Altonville / Allandale / Stacy / Mooresburg along TN-70, TN-66 and US-11W, process servers act under Tenn. R. Civ. P. 4.01(2) and Tenn. Code Ann. § 16-15-901, which allow any non-party adult 18 or older to execute civil writs. While Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-21-901(a)(1)(A) sets a $50 county sheriff charge that is non-refundable under § 8-21-901(a)(1)(D), private service is offered at $85 routine, $150 rush, or $215 same-day rates.
| Hawkins County Venue Specification | Statutory and Clerk Record |
|---|---|
| Clerk Location (Rogersville) | 100 E Main St, Rogersville, TN 37857 (3rd Judicial District) |
| Division and Route Access | Eastern TN Division Corridor (US-11W / TN-66 / TN-70) |
| 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 Hawkins County
Practitioners filing at 100 E Main Street in Rogersville must observe Tennessee's strict dichotomy between courts of record and General Sessions Court. A 3rd Judicial District Circuit or Chancery summons expires 90 days after issuance under Tenn. R. Civ. P. 4.03(1), whereas a Hawkins County General Sessions civil warrant must be served within 60 days of issuance under Tenn. Code Ann. § 16-15-902(b). Moreover, Tenn. R. Civ. P. 4.04(1) and Tenn. Code Ann. § 16-15-903 forbid routine first-knock abode service: papers may be left with an adult resident age 18+ only when the defendant affirmatively evades delivery. Under Tenn. Code Ann. § 66-28-102, Hawkins County is exempt from URLTA, so eviction actions in Rogersville follow Tenn. Code Ann. § 29-18-101 to § 29-18-134. Under Tenn. Code Ann. § 29-18-117, detainer warrants require service ≥6 full days before trial.
Cities We Cover in Hawkins County
- Amis (Hawkins)
- Alumwell (Hawkins)
- Altonville (Hawkins)
- Allandale (Hawkins)
- Stacy (Hawkins)
- Mooresburg (Hawkins)
- Surgoinsville (Hawkins)
- Mount Carmel (Hawkins)
- Church Hill (Hawkins)
- Rogersville (Hawkins)
Hawkins County Process Server FAQ
- How long is a Hawkins County Circuit Summons vs. General Sessions Warrant valid?
- A Circuit or Chancery Court summons issued in Rogersville expires after 90 days under Tenn. R. Civ. P. 4.03(1), whereas a Hawkins County General Sessions civil warrant must be served within 60 days of issuance under Tenn. Code Ann. § 16-15-902(b).
- Which highway corridors and towns are covered in Hawkins County?
- Service can be requested throughout Hawkins County along TN-70, TN-66 and US-11W, including Amis / Alumwell / Altonville / Allandale / Stacy / Mooresburg and the Rogersville courthouse district (37857).