JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF) – In an effort to prevent further transmission of the COVID-19 virus and consistent with State of Tennessee Executive Order Number 17 by Governor Bill Lee, all offices of the Eighth Judicial District Attorney General will be closed to in-office visitors until April 6.    However, all offices will remain staffed and operational during this time.  If you need the assistance of any of our offices, please contact us at the appropriate number listed below:

CRIMINAL DIVISION

Campbell County   (423) 562-4991

Claiborne County (423) 626-8002

Fentress County (931) 400-8080

Scott County       (423) 663-2544

Union County     (865 )992-8826

Drug Task Force  (423) 566-5843

CHILD SUPPORT DIVISION

Jacksboro           (423) 563-7632

Huntsville            (423) 663-2532

Members of our staff will continue to appear at all court proceedings during the COVID-19 pandemic, and, without exception, ensure the rights of crime victims during this time.  Additionally, members of our staff will continue the practice of being on call 24/7 to assist our law enforcement partners in the event of an emergency.

District Attorney General Jared Effler stated: “I deeply regret any inconvenience the suspension of in-office visitation will cause, but we all have a role to play in the battle against COVID-19.  During these difficult, uncertain times, I encourage everyone to remember the words of my pastor from last Sunday’s sermon, ‘faith over fear, prayer over panic and Christ over chaos.’  May God continue to bless and keep us safe!”     (WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED – 03/22/2020-7PM)