Service of Process in Robertson County
Within Central TN Division, Robertson County belongs to the 19th Judicial District, with clerk counters and courtrooms situated at 501 Main Street in Springfield, TN 37172. Service extends to communities along US-431, US-41, I-24 and I-65, notably Baggettsville / Ashburn / Cedar Hill / Adams / Orlinda / Coopertown. Under Tenn. R. Civ. P. 4.01(2) and Tenn. Code Ann. § 16-15-901, any non-party individual age 18+ is legally qualified to serve trial court writs. Whereas Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-21-901(a)(1)(D) makes the $50 county sheriff charge non-refundable upon an unserved return, private service can be ordered at $85 routine, $150 rush, or $215 same-day rates.
| Robertson County Venue Specification | Statutory and Clerk Record |
|---|---|
| Clerk Location (Springfield) | 501 Main St, Springfield, TN 37172 (19th Judicial District) |
| Division and Route Access | Central TN Division Corridor (I-65 / I-24 / US-41 / US-431) |
| 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 Robertson County
Service of process in Robertson County—from Springfield (37172) to Baggettsville / Ashburn / Cedar Hill / Adams / Orlinda / Coopertown along US-431, US-41, I-24 and I-65—must follow 19th Judicial District and Tennessee statutory rules. Under Tenn. R. Civ. P. 4.04(1) and Tenn. Code Ann. § 16-15-903, substituted abode delivery is barred unless the defendant actively evades the server. Circuit and Chancery summonses issued at 501 Main Street, Springfield carry a 90-day window (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)). In Robertson County, URLTA statutory provisions (Tenn. Code Ann. § 66-28-102) govern residential tenancies across Baggettsville / Ashburn / Cedar Hill / Adams / Orlinda / Coopertown alongside General Sessions detainer procedure. Eviction detainer warrants must be served ≥6 full days prior to the Springfield docket under Tenn. Code Ann. § 29-18-117.
Cities We Cover in Robertson County
- Baggettsville (Robertson)
- Ashburn (Robertson)
- Cedar Hill (Robertson)
- Adams (Robertson)
- Orlinda (Robertson)
- Coopertown (Robertson)
- Cross Plains (Robertson)
- White House (Robertson)
- Greenbrier (Robertson)
- Springfield (Robertson)
Robertson County Process Server FAQ
- How is a foreign out-of-state subpoena domesticated in Robertson County?
- Under the Tennessee UIDDA (Tenn. Code Ann. § 24-9-201), out-of-state counsel submits the foreign subpoena to the Circuit or Chancery Clerk at 501 Main Street in Springfield for ministerial issuance of a Tenn. R. Civ. P. 45 subpoena.
- Does URLTA govern landlord-tenant notices in Robertson County?
- Yes — Robertson County falls under URLTA (Tenn. Code Ann. § 66-28-102 and § 66-28-505). Detainer warrants must be served ≥6 full days before court in Springfield.