Service of Process in Meigs County
Litigators practicing before the 9th Judicial District courts at 17214 TN-58 in Decatur, TN 37322 depend on timely service of process throughout Meigs County (Eastern TN Division). Across Culvahouse / Calico / Brittsville / Breedenton / Boggess Crossroad / Big Spring along TN-30, TN-60 and TN-58, 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.
| Meigs County Venue Specification | Statutory and Clerk Record |
|---|---|
| Clerk Location (Decatur) | 17214 TN-58, Decatur, TN 37322 (9th Judicial District) |
| Division and Route Access | Eastern TN Division Corridor (TN-58 / TN-60 / TN-30) |
| 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 Meigs County
Practitioners filing at 17214 TN-58 in Decatur must observe Tennessee's strict dichotomy between courts of record and General Sessions Court. A 9th Judicial District Circuit or Chancery summons expires 90 days after issuance under Tenn. R. Civ. P. 4.03(1), whereas a Meigs 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, Meigs County is exempt from URLTA, so eviction actions in Decatur 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 Meigs County
- Culvahouse (Meigs)
- Calico (Meigs)
- Brittsville (Meigs)
- Breedenton (Meigs)
- Boggess Crossroad (Meigs)
- Big Spring (Meigs)
- Beta (Meigs)
- Allen (Meigs)
- Akeman Crossroad (Meigs)
- Decatur (Meigs)
Meigs County Process Server FAQ
- How long is a Meigs County Circuit Summons vs. General Sessions Warrant valid?
- A Circuit or Chancery Court summons issued in Decatur expires after 90 days under Tenn. R. Civ. P. 4.03(1), whereas a Meigs 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 Meigs County?
- Service can be requested throughout Meigs County along TN-30, TN-60 and TN-58, including Culvahouse / Calico / Brittsville / Breedenton / Boggess Crossroad / Big Spring and the Decatur courthouse district (37322).