Holly Waller, Juvenile Court Clerk
The Circuit Court Clerk also serves as the Juvenile Court Clerk. These duties are split between the Juvenile Office, under the direction of Judge Phillip Maxey, and the Circuit Court Clerk's office.
All financial operations are conducted through the Circuit Court Clerk's office, and the Juvenile Child Support cases are handled through the Circuit Court Clerk's office.
Juvenile Court handles matters that involve dependent/neglected children, custody, legitimation, and visitation and parenting plans of unmarried parents. The Juvenile Court also handles unruly/delinquent youth and juvenile traffic citations of those under the age of 18 years old.
Address & Phone
100 Public Square, Suite 115
Ashland City, TN 37015
Phone: (615) 792-7566
Fax: (615) 792-2092
Office Hours
Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
2024 Holiday Schedule
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Juvenile Court Judge & Staff
Phillip Maxey
Juvenile Court Judge
100 Public Square, Suite 115
Ashland City, TN 37015
(615) 792-7566
Lesli Oliver Wright
Juvenile Court Magistrate
100 Public Square, Suite 115
Ashland City, TN 37015
(615) 792-7566
Lori Worster
Juvenile Probation Supervisor
(615) 792-7566 ext. 5
Child Abuse Reporting
For child abuse matters, please call the Child Protective Service Hotline at 1 (800) 237-0004 to make a referral.
Policy & Procedures of Cheatham County Juvenile Court
Cheatham County Juvenile Court will be open to the public each weekday; however, all staff members are in court every Tuesday.
- Court Hearings will be heard in the General Sessions courtroom every Tuesday at 9:00 a.m.
- Juvenile Court asks that ALL parties be in the courtroom by 8:30 a.m. There will be no one allowed in the court room that is not directly involved in the case.
- Any Pro Se or Attorney petitions will have 10 minutes from when the case is called to settle the case or else the case will be heard or reset for proper time for a trial.
- Juvenile Court will need to be notified by NOON on on the Monday prior to your court date with a list of witnesses by the attorney's office or by the pro se petitioner/respondents. No individual(s) will be allowed in the courtroom if they are not included on the witness list.
Filing of Petitions
Petitions may be filed in the office, or can be sent by mail or email. If the child is in immediate danger or harm, you must call in a CPS referral to 1 (877) 237-0004 and have the referral number along with the emergency petition.
If you are filing an unruly petition, the Juvenile Court will make a referral to the Department of Children Services. Juvenile Court also strongly encourages families to access their insurance for help before filing an unruly petition. If you are filing a delinquent petition, this court will need to be notified by phone of the police report number and schedule an appointment with Lori Worster, Vincent Morgano or Mallory Jennings prior to coming to our office.
Please note that handwritten filings will not be accepted. All filings will need to be typed.
JUVENILE COURT CAN NOT GIVE OUT LEGAL ADVICE AND STRONGLY SUGGESTS HIRING AN ATTORNEY FOR ALL PETITIONS REGARDING CUSTODY, DEPENDENCY NEGLECT, ETC.
Helpful Links
» Emergency Temporary Custody Petition
» Civil Summons & Subpoena
» Power of Attorney For Care of a Minor Child
» Temporary Custody Petition