Juvenile Court - Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is the Juvenile Court Judge?
A: Her name is Betty Adams Green.
Referees who also hear cases are:
Ref. Carlton Lewis
Ref. Sheila Calloway
Ref. Michael O'Neil
Ref. Scott Rosenberg
Ref. William Griffin
Ref. Sophia Crawford
Ref. Alan Calhoun
Q: Can I talk to the Judge?
A: You can speak to her secretary at 862-8054, and she will help you.
Q: Is my child in detention?
A: Call Juvenile Detention at 862-8066
Q: What is the number for Booking (Juvenile Detention Admitting and Release)?
A: The number is 862-8066
Q: What is the DA's number?
A: That number is 862-8043. (then 1 to bypass information)
Q: When is my Court Hearing date?
A: Call the Clerk's Office at 862-7980 and ask for your court date.
Q: Who is my Probation Officer?
A: If you're on Supervised Probation call 862-8009.
If you're on Pretrial supervision call 862-8048.
Q: Where do I call about a runaway child?
A: Call 862-8006.
Q: Where do I go to file for temporary custody of a child?
A: Make an appointment first and then go to the Juvenile Court Family Services division on Level 1. Call 862-8052, 862-8011, 862-8079, on neglect/dependency custody matters only.
Q. Who do I call regarding Orders of Protection?
A: call 862-8052, 862-8011, 862-8079
Q: How much do I owe on child support?
A: Call Child Support Services of Davidson County
- Customer Service Line in Nashville: 253-4394
- Toll-Free Customer Service Line: 1-800-838-6911
Call 862-7984 and ask the Clerk's Office to look up your account. (The Clerk's office can only provide information on payments that are made at the Clerk's Office)
Q: Who do I contact regarding Child Support?
A: The enforcement agency, PSI, is at 726-0530.
Child Support Services of Davidson County
- Customer Service Line in Nashville: 253-4394
- Toll-Free Customer Service Line: 1-800-838-6911
Juvenile Court Child Support hearings number is 862-8998.
Juvenile Court Clerk Child Support numbers are 862-7990, and 862-7984.
Q: What number do I call about my (Child Support) check?
A: Call the state Central Child Support Receipting Unit at 253-4394.