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Cocke County Courthouse

Cocke County

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111 Court Avenue, Newport, TN 37821
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http://www.cockecountytn.gov/general-sessions-court-clerk/
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(423) 623-6004
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Hours:
at 2:30pm
Closes soon
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About visiting the probate court

About visiting the Cocke County Courthouse

The term probate court is a common term loosely referring to the probate division located within a state or county courthouse. In the state of Tennessee, the Probate Court is the level of court responsible for overseeing matters related to probate court.

Cocke County Courthouse is listed as a registered probate court within Cocke County, Tennessee.

In most instances within Tennessee, there is at least one Probate Court courthouse location within each county. Sometimes a county may have multiple courthouses and may also have multiple probate court locations. Such is often the case in larger metropolis counties where population is dense or also in spread-out, rural counties, which may use a courthouse annex or satellite office system to accommodate nearby citizens with easier access in proximity or distance.
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Who to speak with when visiting the Cocke County probate court

Upon visiting the Cocke County Courthouse, look for signs or directions to the probate division within the main courthouse. Once you’ve located the probate division, make your way to any reception desks and ask to speak with a probate clerk or probate judge. The probate clerk at Cocke County Courthouse may or may not require appointments based upon the busyness of the probate court, so it’s a great idea to call ahead.

Plan ahead to be early in case available parking is limited and be prepared for formal security measures upon entering the building, as courthouses are official state and federal property. This generally includes passing through metal detectors and allowing search of any belongings.

Many courthouses do not allow cell phones, so keep that in mind as your phone may need to be turned off upon entering the courthouse, or even left outside.
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Probate can be notoriously confusing. Small estate affidavits, formal vs. simple administration, executors & executrixes— there’s more than enough jargon to make your head spin.

We get it, and that’s why we've pulled together a comprehensive probate guide for Tennessee that actually tells you what you need to know without assuming anything. You’ll walk away with a tangible timeline, actionable next steps and real clarity on what probate actually means for you and your family.
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Call ahead before visiting the Cocke County Courthouse

While Atticus works hard to keep this information up to date, certain details change from time-to-time with little or no communication. To help avoid any mishaps, it’s advised to call ahead to confirm the Cocke County Courthouse is the best location to visit for your situation and that a probate clerk or judge will be present at the desired day and time.

When able, it’s always helpful to request an appointment with a probate clerk or probate judge prior to visiting any probate court location.

The phone number for the Cocke County Courthouse is: (423) 623-6004

The hours of operation listed for the Cocke County Courthouse are:

Monday:9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday:9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday:9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday:9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday:9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed

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Clerks office gives the best service you can expect. However, Detective Jason Ramsey of The Newport Police Department is the architect of the September, 13th, 2010 Murder, and Kidnapping and Arson of our home just across the Sevier County Lines off of Rocky Flats Road. He is still harassing my family by another recent Kidnapping of myself and Blackmail of two members of this family. He is big time now that he has cross Federal Lines of Decency. Keep this man away from your children. There is a private reward for the prosecution of Jason Ramsey for the crimes mentioned above. Mr Ramsey, " Big Time Mountain Tracker" should know where her remains are because he placed them there. Jason Ramsey seems to have a video tape he wants to show people. What he has is a death sentence for not only him but the The women in the video and her husband. Awesome. This means that The Great State of Tennessee could give all three of these scumbags the death penalty and leave the incompetence of florida out of it, and bring Justice to it's survivors. Good news for these folks is that The great State of Tennessee will allow them to have their choice of either the electric chair or lethal injection. It saddens me to have to write a review like this pertaining to The Newport Police department, especially because they have been an outstanding bunch of people during my 25 years of tincture living, working and building my home in Cocke County area. I was never pulled over once during this time. I encountered them twice six years apart when I ran out of gas on The Cosby Highway. Each time they brought me five gallons of gas when I became stranded. Always pleasant and would not accept money for the gas. A very pleasant exchange. They were both fast and respectful and gracious. There is major corruption here. They need a major overhaul to weed out the corruption and bring the cops higher pay and all the specialize new technology. The Mayor should think about this and many other issues, or The People need to think long and hard when they select a Mayor. Remember, God doesn't forgive murderers. God burns them.

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