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1. Am I driving with suspended license?

Review law changes to find out if you're driving with a suspended license.

2. Where is the General Sessions Court Clerk's Office, Criminal Division located?

The Criminal Justice Center
201 Criminal Justice Center
Lower Level, Room LL-81
Memphis, TN

3. Do I qualify for expungement of records?

Find out if you meet expungement qualifications. Here is additional expungement infomation. Get the expungement questionnaire and bring it to 201 Poplar, LL-81 or mail it to:
Criminal Court
P.O. Box 3464
Memphis, TN 38173

4. What is the mailing address of General Sessions Court Clerk's Office, Criminal Division?

General Sessions Court Clerk, Criminal Division
201 Poplar Ave., Rm. LL-81
Memphis, TN 38103

Please note: Be sure to include your docket number or ticket number on all payments or correspondence.

5. What are the office hours of the General Sessions Court Clerk's Office, Criminal Division?

8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday

See the 24 Hour Clerk Page for information about getting people out of jail after 4:30 p.m.

6. What is the telephone and fax number of the General Sessions Court Clerk's Office, Criminal Division?

Ph: 901-222-3500
Fx: 901-222-3597

7. What time does the General Sessions Court, Criminal Division convene?

9:00 a.m. daily, except holidays, weekends

Division 14 also has a 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. session.

Division 8 also has Drug Court hearings every Wednesday at 1:00 p.m.

8. Is it possible for me to have my court date changed?

Not by phone.

Defendants must appear in court for each setting, unless their presence is specifically waived by the court.

9. 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.

10. Can the General Sessions Court Clerk's Office, Criminal Division recommend an attorney?

No.

The Clerk's Office cannot recommend or refer you to an attorney.

11. How do I obtain an Order of Protection?

You must come to the Citizen's Dispute at 201 Poplar Ave., Lower Level, in Room LL-01 of the Criminal Justice Center.

12. How can I get an extension of time to pay my fines and costs to General Sessions Court Clerk's Office, Criminal Division?

You must come to the Escrow Department at 201 Poplar Ave., Lower Level, in Room LL-103 of the Criminal Justice Center.

13. How can I find out if there is a warrant for my arrest?

You can call the General Sessions Court Clerk's Office, Criminal Division at 901-222-3500