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Perry County, Tennessee court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with Official Perry County court administration, clerk responsibilities, court schedules, and records information. Check current custody through Sheriff-linked current inmate and custody-status portal.

Court casesOfficial Perry County court administration, clerk responsibilities, court schedules, and records information
Current custodySheriff-linked current inmate and custody-status portal
Statewide recordsUse the Tennessee state-level source described below when available.
Federal recordsFederal court and custody records are outside county systems and require a separate federal search.

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.

The Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts lists Perry County Circuit, Criminal, and Chancery Courts at 121 East Main Street, Linden, Tennessee 37096.
Perry County's court administration page lists Joy Breeding as Circuit Court Clerk and General Sessions Court Clerk, with phone number 931-589-2218.
The court administration page lists General Sessions civil jurisdiction for small claims of $25,000 or less and identifies General Sessions criminal and traffic responsibilities.
The Perry County judicial-system page states that the city courts of Linden and Lobelville are consolidated into the county General Sessions Court.
The county clerk page lists Glenda Leegan at P.O. Box 58, Linden, with phone number 931-589-2219 and weekday hours of 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; it also identifies a vehicle-registration kiosk at Lobelville City Hall.
The county offices page identifies Nick Weems as Sheriff and states that the sheriff is responsible for court process and orders and operating the county jails; the sheriff-linked inmate portal provides current inmate listings.

Perry County official record-source actions
Record type	Agency or source	Scope	Action	Last checked
Court cases	Official Perry County court administration, clerk responsibilities, court schedules, and records information	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Jail and custody	Sheriff-linked current inmate and custody-status portal	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Court cases	Official Perry County judicial-system overview and court-jurisdiction information	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Court cases	Perry County official source (perrycountytn.com)	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Court cases	Perry County official source (tncourts.gov)	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.

Records for Perry County are held by more than one agency. This guide maps the local systems that answer different questions, from court filings and municipal cases to custody, police, and statewide records. Perry County has 9,126 residents (2025 estimate). The source map below identifies the relevant local courts and agencies. Offices and online systems change, so confirm details with the agency before relying on a record.

Quick facts

County-equivalent identity: 47-135
Population: 9,126 residents (2025 estimate)
Local detail: The Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts lists Perry County Circuit, Criminal, and Chancery Courts at 121 East Main Street, Linden, Tennessee 37096.
Local detail: Perry County's court administration page lists Joy Breeding as Circuit Court Clerk and General Sessions Court Clerk, with phone number 931-589-2218.
Local detail: The court administration page lists General Sessions civil jurisdiction for small claims of $25,000 or less and identifies General Sessions criminal and traffic responsibilities.
Local detail: The Perry County judicial-system page states that the city courts of Linden and Lobelville are consolidated into the county General Sessions Court.
Local detail: The county clerk page lists Glenda Leegan at P.O. Box 58, Linden, with phone number 931-589-2219 and weekday hours of 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; it also identifies a vehicle-registration kiosk at Lobelville City Hall.
Local detail: The county offices page identifies Nick Weems as Sheriff and states that the sheriff is responsible for court process and orders and operating the county jails; the sheriff-linked inmate portal provides current inmate listings.

What is specific about this local guide

Local detail: The Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts lists Perry County Circuit, Criminal, and Chancery Courts at 121 East Main Street, Linden, Tennessee 37096.
Local detail: Perry County's court administration page lists Joy Breeding as Circuit Court Clerk and General Sessions Court Clerk, with phone number 931-589-2218.
Local detail: The court administration page lists General Sessions civil jurisdiction for small claims of $25,000 or less and identifies General Sessions criminal and traffic responsibilities.

How do I find a current Perry County inmate or booking record?

For Perry County, start with Official Perry County court administration, clerk responsibilities, court schedules, and records information and Official Perry County judicial-system overview and court-jurisdiction information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I find a current Perry County inmate or booking record depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The current sheriff-linked inmate portal provides listings but does not by itself establish complete booking, release, visitation, or classification rules.

How do I contact the Perry County Sheriff's Office about custody or bond?

For Perry County, start with Official Perry County court administration, clerk responsibilities, court schedules, and records information and Official Perry County judicial-system overview and court-jurisdiction information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I contact the Perry County Sheriff's Office about custody or bond depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The current sheriff-linked inmate portal provides listings but does not by itself establish complete booking, release, visitation, or classification rules.

Which Perry County court handles a traffic ticket or misdemeanor?

For Perry County, start with Official Perry County court administration, clerk responsibilities, court schedules, and records information and Official Perry County judicial-system overview and court-jurisdiction information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Which Perry County court handles a traffic ticket or misdemeanor depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The current sheriff-linked inmate portal provides listings but does not by itself establish complete booking, release, visitation, or classification rules.

What types of cases are handled by Perry County General Sessions Court?

For Perry County, start with Official Perry County court administration, clerk responsibilities, court schedules, and records information and Official Perry County judicial-system overview and court-jurisdiction information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. What types of cases are handled by Perry County General Sessions Court depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The current sheriff-linked inmate portal provides listings but does not by itself establish complete booking, release, visitation, or classification rules.

How do I contact the Perry County Circuit Court Clerk about a civil or criminal case?

For Perry County, start with Official Perry County court administration, clerk responsibilities, court schedules, and records information and Official Perry County judicial-system overview and court-jurisdiction information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I contact the Perry County Circuit Court Clerk about a civil or criminal case depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The current sheriff-linked inmate portal provides listings but does not by itself establish complete booking, release, visitation, or classification rules.

Which Perry County court handles custody, child support, probate, or guardianship?

For Perry County, start with Official Perry County court administration, clerk responsibilities, court schedules, and records information and Official Perry County judicial-system overview and court-jurisdiction information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Which Perry County court handles custody, child support, probate, or guardianship depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The current sheriff-linked inmate portal provides listings but does not by itself establish complete booking, release, visitation, or classification rules.

How do I obtain a Perry County marriage license or vehicle-registration service?

For Perry County, start with Official Perry County court administration, clerk responsibilities, court schedules, and records information and Official Perry County judicial-system overview and court-jurisdiction information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I obtain a Perry County marriage license or vehicle-registration service depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The current sheriff-linked inmate portal provides listings but does not by itself establish complete booking, release, visitation, or classification rules.

Are Linden and Lobelville city-court matters handled through Perry County General Sessions Court?

For Perry County, start with Official Perry County court administration, clerk responsibilities, court schedules, and records information and Official Perry County judicial-system overview and court-jurisdiction information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Are Linden and Lobelville city-court matters handled through Perry County General Sessions Court depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The current sheriff-linked inmate portal provides listings but does not by itself establish complete booking, release, visitation, or classification rules.

Perry County criminal and court records

Start with Official Perry County court administration, clerk responsibilities, court schedules, and records information for the official Perry County court path. County: Perry County administrative, clerk, sheriff, and court services are centered in Linden, with county vehicle-registration kiosk services also available at Lobelville City Hall. Court: Perry County's Circuit, Criminal, Chancery, General Sessions, Juvenile, and Probate proceedings are handled through the county judicial system. Perry is in Tennessee's 32nd Judicial District with Hickman and Lewis counties.

Municipal courts and nearby local records

Municipal and local court coverage is separate from the county trial-court path. Custody: The county offices page identifies the Sheriff's Office as responsible for operating county jails, and the sheriff-linked ISOMS portal provides current inmate listings. Custody, booking, bond, and release details should be verified directly with the Sheriff's Office. Municipal: The official Perry County court-system page states that Linden and Lobelville city courts are consolidated into General Sessions Court, so separate city-court jurisdiction is not identified for those two municipalities.

Perry County jail and custody information

For current custody information, start with Sheriff-linked current inmate and custody-status portal. The current sheriff-linked inmate portal provides listings but does not by itself establish complete booking, release, visitation, or classification rules.

Police and incident records

Request a police or incident record from the sheriff or municipal police agency that created it. The county court website provides court descriptions and schedules but is not a substitute for confirming a case-specific docket or filing venue.

Tennessee statewide record sources

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

Cities and local search areas

The relevant local courts and agencies may serve different incorporated municipalities, so confirm the filing locality before relying on a record.

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Official Perry County and Tennessee record sources

For an official starting point, use Official Perry County court administration, clerk responsibilities, court schedules, and records information. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.

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