What payment types does the General Sessions Court Clerk's Office, Criminal Division accept?
General Sessions Court Clerk's Office, Criminal Division accepts cash, checks, credit card or money orders.

Paying with a check will result in a 15 day waiting period before processing.

Be sure to include your docket number or ticket number on all payments

In addition, you can use Western Union. This is a way to make payments with your credit cards. Quick collect by credit card allows customers to settle their accounts from their home or office using their Visa or MasterCard. Other than paying cash at our office, Western Union is the fastest and easiest way to settle your account. Upon credit card approval we will receive your payment the same day.

To make a Quick Collect by credit card payment follow these easy steps:

  1. Have your Visa or MasterCard handy.
  2. Call 1-800-634-3422 and follow the instructions.
  3. Be sure you provide the correct card number.
  4. When the operator picks up, provide the following information:
    Pay to: General Sessions Court Clerk
    Code City: Shelby
    State: TN
  5. Be sure to give the operator your docket number or ticket number.
  6. The cost of the transaction is determined by the amount you're sending. Fee amounts are provided when you enter in the dollar amount of your payment via the touch tone phone.
  7. You can also make a cash payment through Western Union. To obtain the nearest Western Union location call 1-800-325-6000.

That's it! Your payment will arrive at our office within minutes.

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