You can search for cases by entering the case number, defendant name, social security number, defendant spn, or driver's license number in the search bars. For best results, use at least two search criteria to narrow down your results.

Cases may not appear if:

The case is sealed or confidential

It's too recent (allow 24-48 hours for processing)

You're searching with incorrect information

The case is from a different jurisdiction

Visit the clerk's office for assistance with hard-to-find cases.

For each case, you can typically view:

Case number and filing date

Charges and disposition

Court dates and times

Assigned judge and courtroom

Financial balances (if applicable)

Sensitive information has been restricted.

Case information is typically updated:

Court appearances: Within 24 hours

Filings: Within 48 hours

Financial transactions: Within 72 hours

For the most current information, contact the court clerk.

To pay online:

Locate your case using the search function

Click your case

Select "Pay Now"

4. Follow the prompts to complete payment

Note: Payments over $5,000 cannot be paid online.

Payments may take 3-5 business days to process and appear in the system. If your payment doesn't appear after 5 days, contact the court clerk with your:

Case number

Date and amount of payment

For best results, use:

Google Chrome (latest version)

Mozilla Firefox (latest version)

Microsoft Edge (latest version)

Safari (macOS only)

Please contact the payment center at (423) 209-6875 to see if you are eligible for a payment reduction.

If payments are not made within one year of the case’s dispistion date your account will be sent to collections.

You have 30 days to make your first payment on a case before it is considered past due.

Yes, if you have been sent to collections you can still make payments to Hamilton County directly but collection fees will still apply.