Circuit courts

Circuit Courts are courts of general jurisdiction in Tennessee. The Honorable Michael Pemberton serves as the Circuit Court Judge for the Ninth Judicial District which includes Roane, Loudon, Morgan and Meigs counties. Judge Pemberton presides over cases in Roane County during three scheduled terms beginning in January, May and September of each year. The Circuit Court Clerk's office will issue Summons for Jury Service for each term of court. The types of cases heard in Circuit Court are Civil cases for lawsuits with damage claims greater than $25,000 and appeals of decisions from General Sessions, Juvenile and City courts.

criminal courts

Criminal Courts have jurisdiction over felony and misdemeanor cases in Tennessee. Criminal cases originate from indictments from the Roane County Grand Jury or from probable cause hearings in the General Sessions Court. The Honorable Jeffery H. Wicks serves as the Criminal Court Judge for the Ninth Judicial District which includes Roane, Loudon, Morgan and Meigs counties. Criminal Cases are prosecuted by the District Attorney General's Office. The Honorable Russell Johnson serves as the District Attorney General for the Ninth Judicial District. Judge Wicks presides over cases in Roane County during three scheduled terms beginning in March, June, and October of each year. The Circuit Court Clerk's office will issue Summons for Jury Service for each term of court.