Service of Process in Overton County
Trial dockets for Overton County (13th Judicial District, Central TN Division) are maintained at 317 E University Street in Livingston (ZIP 38570). Reaching defendants and subpoenaed witnesses across Crawford / Cravenstown / Columbia Hill / Bonsack / Beaver Hill / Anderson via TN-85, TN-52 and TN-111 demands staggered morning, after-hours, and weekend scheduling. Under Tenn. R. Civ. P. 4.01(2) and Tenn. Code Ann. § 16-15-901, any disinterested adult at least 18 years old can serve Circuit, Chancery, and General Sessions process. Compared with the non-refundable $50 county sheriff charge under Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-21-901(a)(1)(A), private service is available at $85 routine, $150 priority, or $215 same-day rates.
| Overton County Venue Specification | Statutory and Clerk Record |
|---|---|
| Clerk Location (Livingston) | 317 E University St, Livingston, TN 38570 (13th Judicial District) |
| Division and Route Access | Central TN Division Corridor (TN-111 / TN-52 / TN-85) |
| 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 Overton County
Unlike states permitting automatic drop-off service on co-residents, Tennessee enforces direct hand-to-hand delivery under Tenn. R. Civ. P. 4.04(1) and Tenn. Code Ann. § 16-15-903 across Overton County. Substituted delivery on a household member age 18+ in Crawford / Cravenstown / Columbia Hill / Bonsack / Beaver Hill / Anderson is valid solely after documented evasion. At the Livingston courthouse (317 E University Street, Livingston), Circuit and Chancery summonses carry a 90-day service window under Tenn. R. Civ. P. 4.03(1), whereas General Sessions civil warrants must be served within 60 days of issuance under Tenn. Code Ann. § 16-15-902(b). Possession suits at 317 E University Street in Livingston are governed by Tenn. Code Ann. § 29-18-101 rather than the Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (URLTA). Detainer warrants must be served a minimum of six full days ahead of the docket date under Tenn. Code Ann. § 29-18-117.
Cities We Cover in Overton County
- Crawford (Overton)
- Cravenstown (Overton)
- Columbia Hill (Overton)
- Bonsack (Overton)
- Beaver Hill (Overton)
- Anderson (Overton)
- Alpine (Overton)
- Allred (Overton)
- Allons (Overton)
- Livingston (Overton)
Overton County Process Server FAQ
- What is the courthouse address for Overton County trial courts?
- The Overton County Circuit, Chancery, and General Sessions courts (13th Judicial District) are located at 317 E University Street in the county seat of Livingston, TN 38570.
- Why does Tennessee prohibit routine abode service on the first visit in Overton County?
- Under Tenn. R. Civ. P. 4.04(1) and Tenn. Code Ann. § 16-15-903, leaving process with an adult household member (18+) is permitted only when the named defendant affirmatively evades or attempts to evade personal delivery.