Service of Process in Scott County
From 2845 Baker Hwy in Huntsville, TN 37756 outward along TN-297, TN-63 and US-27, Scott County sits in Eastern TN Division's 8th Judicial District; its communities include Cordell / Coal Hill / Clay Hill / Black Oak / Elgin / Robbins. 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.
| Scott County Venue Specification | Statutory and Clerk Record |
|---|---|
| Clerk Location (Huntsville) | 2845 Baker Hwy, Huntsville, TN 37756 (8th Judicial District) |
| Division and Route Access | Eastern TN Division Corridor (US-27 / TN-63 / TN-297) |
| 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 Scott County
At the 8th Judicial District courthouse in Huntsville (2845 Baker Hwy, Huntsville), Scott 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 Cordell / Coal Hill / Clay Hill / Black Oak / Elgin / Robbins 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 Scott 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 Huntsville trial date under Tenn. Code Ann. § 29-18-117.
Cities We Cover in Scott County
- Cordell (Scott)
- Coal Hill (Scott)
- Clay Hill (Scott)
- Black Oak (Scott)
- Elgin (Scott)
- Robbins (Scott)
- Helenwood (Scott)
- Winfield (Scott)
- Oneida (Scott)
- Huntsville (Scott)
Scott County Process Server FAQ
- Can an inmate at the Scott County jail in Huntsville be served?
- Yes. Service on an inmate in Huntsville, TN 37756 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 Scott County?
- Scott County is located in Tennessee's 8th Judicial District (Eastern TN Division), with trial courts seated at 2845 Baker Hwy in Huntsville.