How do I obtain a driver license release? To receive a driver license release you must first contact the Tennessee Department of Safety at 615-741-3954 to obtain a detailed print out of what is holding your license (you may also obtain this information by clicking here https://www.tennesseeanytime.org/reindl/ ). Please bring this print out with you when you visit our office.
What do I do if I miss my booking date for my citation? Extension for Failure to be Booked - Warrant & Bond Office, Criminal Justice Center, Room B-115 - ask for a CONTINUANCE TO EXTEND THE BOOKING DATE (this form unavailable from 1st floor office). This applies to State Citations only. Clerks will assist you.
What do I do if I missed my court date? Set Aside for Failure to Appear - Suite 2120, Justice A.A. Birch Bldg - ask for a SET ASIDE ORDER - you will need a copy of the warrant (50 cents per copy) and a Set Aside Order form (see the forms page on this site). If PreTrial or a bonding company is involved you must provide us with their signed statement agreeing to remain on the bond when you come in to pick up the Set Aside. Take the Set Aside Order to the judge for signature. Bring the signed order and $32.92 for Set Aside fees to the 2nd floor Office of the Criminal Court Clerk in the Justice A.A. Birch Bldg. to get a new court date. This applies to General Sessions courts only. In the Trial Courts, your attorney must request the re-arrest warrant to be recalled by the Courts. You may download a General Sessions Set Aside form from our Forms page by clicking here
How do I request witnesses? Subpoenas - Suite 2120 of the Justice A.A. Birch Bldg for General Sessions and Criminal Trial Courts. Clerks will be happy to assist.
Can I get copies of arrest warrants? Copies are available in our office located in the Justice A.A. Birch Bldg in Suite 2120. Having the correct court date and time, warrant number(s) and defendant's name will expedite your request for copies. There is a copy fee of 50 cents per page. Limited copies are also available by clicking here.
Can I get my record removed? Expungement Orders - A standardized form must be used and can be picked up from Suite 2120, Justice A.A. Birch Bldg. You may download an Expungemnet of Criminal Record Form from our Forms page by clicking here.
How can I reschedule my court date? Court Date Continuance - Trial court continuances should be discussed with the respective clerks in each division. Continuance requests must be AT LEAST 5 WORKING DAYS before the original court date. General Session Continuance Forms may be picked up at Suite 2120, Justice A.A. Birch Bldg. counter along with a copy of the warrant (50 cents per copy). After you get the judges' signature, return the form to Suite 2120, Justice A.A. Birch Bldg. counter. You will get the new court date from the clerk. You may download an Order of Continuance form from our downloads page by clicking here.
How can I get a copy of my Preliminary Hearing? Court Proceedings after June 19th, 2006, are recorded using a digital audio/visual system. We are now able to provide a copy of these hearings via a CD and/or DVD upon request. For most cases, the CD/DVD will contain audio and video of the hearing (some may only have audio depending on the courtroom). Each CD/DVD will contain the hearings for the entire day, so, if an attorney has multiple defendants (in the same courtroom) on the same day only one CD will need to be requested.
How can I find out how much I owe on my case? Our Collections Division will compute court costs and accept payment in full immediately after court (see payment information page on this site). MONTHLY payment arrangements can be made.
Where can I get a restricted driver's license form? Restricted Driver License Forms can be obtained in our Forms Section or in our office in the Justice A.A. Birch Bldg in Suite 2120. SR22 insurance form is required.
