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Who to Call When You Have Questions About an Inmate in Obion County

Trying to track down court dates, paperwork, or county services for an inmate in Obion County? Calling the right office first saves a lot of frustration. Here's who handles what.

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Who to Call When You Have Questions About an Inmate in Obion County

For anything tied to Circuit Court - case filings, scheduling, or court records - start with the Obion County Circuit Court Clerk. The clerk is Denise Taylor, and the office is at 7 Bill Burnett Circle, PO BOX 606, Union City, TN 38281. Call (731) 507-0999 Ext.#1 (then press 1), or fax (731) 885-7922.

Dealing with a General Sessions matter? You'll still reach Denise Taylor, but the General Sessions office is listed at 9 Bill Burnett Circle, PO BOX 606, Union City, TN 38281. Call (731) 507-0999 Ext.#1 (then press 2), or fax (731) 885-7922.

Quick routing tip: Call (731) 507-0999 and choose Ext.#1 - then press 1 for Circuit Court or press 2 for General Sessions.

Some questions aren't court-related but still come up when someone's in custody - paperwork, county services, that kind of thing. For County Clerk services, contact Crystal Gibson Crain at 2 Bill Burnett Circle, PO Box 188, Union City, TN 38281. The phone number is (731) 507-0999 Ext.#2.

Need to visit in person? The County Clerk also has a satellite office at 324 S. First Street (Corner of First & Harrison), Union City.

Hours: The County Clerk’s office is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Questions about payments or tax issues? Contact Obion County Trustee Tracey Westbrooks at 3 Bill Burnett Circle, PO Box 147, Union City, TN 38281. Call (731) 507-0999 Ext.#3, or fax (731) 885-7608.

Hours: The Trustee’s office is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Questions about a youth case? Contact the Juvenile Court Clerk - also Denise Taylor - at 10 Bill Burnett Circle, PO BOX 606, Union City, TN 38281. Call (731) 507-0999 Ext.#1 (then press 4), or fax (731) 885-6199.

Need legal help but worried about cost? West Tennessee Legal Services covers Obion County and can be a good starting point for civil legal issues when you're not sure where to turn.

Verification note: This guide covers Obion County court and county offices. For jail- or sheriff-specific questions - visitation, phone calls, commissary - make sure you have the correct jail contact before calling. Those details aren't included here.

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