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Where to search Houston County records

Houston County, Tennessee court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts courthouse directory for Houston County.

Court casesTennessee Administrative Office of the Courts courthouse directory for Houston County
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Statewide recordsUse the Tennessee state-level source described below when available.
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Verified local details

These details were drawn from the official sources linked in this guide. Reconfirm addresses, contacts, schedules, fees, and other time-sensitive details with the responsible agency.

Houston County's Circuit, Criminal, and Chancery Courts are listed at 4725 East Main Street, Erin, Tennessee 37061.
Houston County is part of Tennessee's 23rd Judicial District, which also includes Cheatham, Dickson, Humphreys, and Stewart counties.
The Tennessee court-clerk directory lists the Houston County Clerk at 31 Main Street, Erin, and the Circuit Court Clerk at a Houston County post-office address in Erin.
The Houston County Jail is listed at 3330 Highway 149, Erin, Tennessee, with telephone number 931-289-4614.
The Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts identifies Houston County as having Erin and Tennessee Ridge as incorporated municipalities.
The City of Erin's official website identifies Erin as the county seat and states that city services include water, sewer, police, fire, and street maintenance.

Houston County official record-source actions
Record type	Agency or source	Scope	Action	Last checked
Court cases	Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts courthouse directory for Houston County	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Local court cases	University of Tennessee county profile identifying Houston County government and municipalities	Local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Police and incident records	Houston County Sheriff's Office law-enforcement and jail information	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Court cases	Tennessee court-clerk directory listing Houston County clerks	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026

How this guide is maintained: This matrix only republishes government and agency destinations supported by the researched guide or its reviewed county source registry. Page updated August 10, 2026. Agency sites and coverage can change, so confirm current rules with the source. Read our county source-review and correction policy.

A useful Houston County records search depends on matching the record to the right custodian. Use the questions below for a fast orientation, then follow the linked court, jail, police, and statewide sources for the authoritative record. Houston County is centered on Erin and has 8,479 residents (2025 estimate). Offices and online systems change, so confirm details with the agency before relying on a record.

Quick facts

County seat or principal locality: Erin
County-equivalent identity: 47-083
Population: 8,479 residents (2025 estimate)
Local detail: Houston County's Circuit, Criminal, and Chancery Courts are listed at 4725 East Main Street, Erin, Tennessee 37061.
Local detail: Houston County is part of Tennessee's 23rd Judicial District, which also includes Cheatham, Dickson, Humphreys, and Stewart counties.
Local detail: The Tennessee court-clerk directory lists the Houston County Clerk at 31 Main Street, Erin, and the Circuit Court Clerk at a Houston County post-office address in Erin.
Local detail: The Houston County Jail is listed at 3330 Highway 149, Erin, Tennessee, with telephone number 931-289-4614.
Local detail: The Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts identifies Houston County as having Erin and Tennessee Ridge as incorporated municipalities.

What is specific about this local guide

Local detail: Houston County's Circuit, Criminal, and Chancery Courts are listed at 4725 East Main Street, Erin, Tennessee 37061.
Local detail: Houston County is part of Tennessee's 23rd Judicial District, which also includes Cheatham, Dickson, Humphreys, and Stewart counties.
Local detail: The Tennessee court-clerk directory lists the Houston County Clerk at 31 Main Street, Erin, and the Circuit Court Clerk at a Houston County post-office address in Erin.

How do I locate Houston County Circuit, Criminal, Chancery, or General Sessions court records?

For Houston County, start with Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts courthouse directory for Houston County and Tennessee court-clerk directory listing Houston County clerks, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I locate Houston County Circuit, Criminal, Chancery, or General Sessions court records depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts states that courthouse-directory information should be verified for completeness, accuracy, and timeliness.

Which Houston County court clerk should I contact about a docket, warrant, probate matter, or court date?

For Houston County, start with Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts courthouse directory for Houston County and Tennessee court-clerk directory listing Houston County clerks, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Which Houston County court clerk should I contact about a docket, warrant, probate matter, or court date depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts states that courthouse-directory information should be verified for completeness, accuracy, and timeliness.

How can I contact the Houston County Jail about current custody or visitation information?

For Houston County, start with Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts courthouse directory for Houston County and Tennessee court-clerk directory listing Houston County clerks, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How can I contact the Houston County Jail about current custody or visitation information depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts states that courthouse-directory information should be verified for completeness, accuracy, and timeliness.

What records are maintained by the Houston County Clerk versus the Circuit Court Clerk?

For Houston County, start with Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts courthouse directory for Houston County and Tennessee court-clerk directory listing Houston County clerks, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. What records are maintained by the Houston County Clerk versus the Circuit Court Clerk depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts states that courthouse-directory information should be verified for completeness, accuracy, and timeliness.

How do Houston County Sheriff's Office records differ from Erin or Tennessee Ridge municipal police records?

For Houston County, start with Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts courthouse directory for Houston County and Tennessee court-clerk directory listing Houston County clerks, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do Houston County Sheriff's Office records differ from Erin or Tennessee Ridge municipal police records depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts states that courthouse-directory information should be verified for completeness, accuracy, and timeliness.

Where are the Houston County courthouse and jail located, and what contact numbers apply?

For Houston County, start with Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts courthouse directory for Houston County and Tennessee court-clerk directory listing Houston County clerks, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Where are the Houston County courthouse and jail located, and what contact numbers apply depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts states that courthouse-directory information should be verified for completeness, accuracy, and timeliness.

How can I request Houston County public records under Tennessee law?

For Houston County, start with Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts courthouse directory for Houston County and Tennessee court-clerk directory listing Houston County clerks, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How can I request Houston County public records under Tennessee law depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts states that courthouse-directory information should be verified for completeness, accuracy, and timeliness.

Which office handles records for Erin or Tennessee Ridge municipal services, tickets, utilities, and police matters?

For Houston County, start with Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts courthouse directory for Houston County and Tennessee court-clerk directory listing Houston County clerks, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Which office handles records for Erin or Tennessee Ridge municipal services, tickets, utilities, and police matters depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts states that courthouse-directory information should be verified for completeness, accuracy, and timeliness.

Municipal courts and other local systems

Use University of Tennessee county profile identifying Houston County government and municipalities for a local or municipal court path. Custody: The Houston County Sheriff's Office operates or administers the Houston County Jail at 3330 Highway 149 in Erin. Jail custody information should be confirmed directly with the Sheriff's Office because public listings and status can change. Municipal: Erin and Tennessee Ridge are incorporated municipalities within Houston County. Municipal police, city courts, utilities, and other city services may maintain records separately from county offices and the Sheriff's Office.

Local cities and separate court systems

Erin is the principal locality identified for this guide; incorporated municipalities may use separate courts and police agencies.

Houston County court and felony records

Start with Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts courthouse directory for Houston County for the official Houston County court path. County: Houston County government and elected offices maintain county-level administrative, clerk, sheriff, jail, property, and public-safety records. Municipal offices maintain separate city records. Court: Houston County trial courts operate within Tennessee's 23rd Judicial District. Circuit, Criminal, and Chancery Courts are listed at 4725 East Main Street in Erin; court clerks maintain records and dockets for the relevant court.

Police records and public-record requests

Request a police or incident record from the sheriff or municipal police agency that created it. The statewide court-clerk directory identifies offices and contacts but does not itself provide every underlying Houston County case document.

Houston County custody and jail information

For current custody information, start with Houston County Sheriff's Office law-enforcement and jail information. The Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts states that courthouse-directory information should be verified for completeness, accuracy, and timeliness.

Tennessee state-level record sources

Statewide Tennessee sources are separate from Houston County local records. Do not treat a statewide search as a complete county docket, jail roster, or police-record database.

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Official Houston County and Tennessee record sources

For an official starting point, use Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts courthouse directory for Houston County. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.

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Prefer an official source? For an official starting point, use Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts courthouse directory for Houston County. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.

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