Jury Summons
August 15, 2022
If you have been summoned for jury duty in Perry County, you probably have a ton of questions and concerns about what to expect. First and most important, you must appear at the local courthouse in Linden on the date on the summons, to go through the selection process and possible trial. It's more than an invitation or suggestion; it is mandatory you appear unless you qualify to be excused under extraordinary circumstances. But it is rare anyone is excused.
Do not ignore a jury summons. If you want to challenge the summons, the way to do it is in the courtroom on the day you were ordered to appear. The judge will explain the duties and responsibilities of each type of jury pool selected on that date. However, if you have an emergency on the day of Jury Duty, call the Circuit Court Clerk's office directly and inform them of your situation. But the best advice anyone can give you is, avoid failing to show up since you could be fined and/or given jail time.
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First Court Held in 1820 in Dickson House
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Courts of Perry County
Perry County Courthouse
121 E. Main St., P.O. Box 16
Linden, TN 37096
Circuit Court Clerk - Joy Breeding
(931) 589-2218
Perry County Sheriff's Office
Sheriff Nick Weems
582 Bethel Rd.
Linden TN 37096
Sheriff's Office and Jail
(931) 589-8803
Court Responsibilities
Law and Order of Perry County Tennessee
General Sessions Court, presided by Judge Katerina V. Moore, hears both civil and criminal cases. Judge Moore also served as juvenile judge. Civil jurisdiction is restricted to specific monetary limits and types of actions. Criminal jurisdiction is limited to preliminary hearings in felony cases and misdemeanor trials in which a defendant waives the right to a grand jury investigation and trial by jury in Circuit or Criminal Court.
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Taylor Qualls
Assistant to Judge Moore and Youth Services Officer in General Sessions Court



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