Shelby County General Sessions Court - Drivers Assistance Program - Drivers License Recovery

AKA:

Clerk's Div; County Drive While You Pay Program;Shelby County Drivers License Recovery Program; DAP

Description:

Provides a program through Shelby County General Sessions Court Clerk's Division that helps persons whose drivers license has been suspended or revoked due to unpaid court costs or fines from misdemeanor citations issued in Shelby County get their licenses back. Under the DAP program, eligible drivers work out a contract with the Clerk's Office and make a down payment based on a percentage of the total amount owed. The down payment is usually 10% of the total amount or defendants can elect to pay a settlement amount of a 50% payable lump sum. Individuals who are not able to or interested in the 50% settlement amount typically work out a monthly payment plan, and the Clerk's Office subsequently provides him or her with release papers to take to a driver's license reinstatement center (East Shelby Driver License Reinstatement Center is at 3200 E Shelby Drive, Memphis.) This is a "Pay as you Go" program that allows you to drive legally while paying off fines.

Hours:

Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Intake Process:

Call for information or walk in to 201 Poplar Room LL-103 or Hickory Ridge Mall Offices for information to see if you qualify or to apply; bring your State of TN Driver's license or ID number when applying; may also email for information: DAP@shelbycountytn.gov; the actual License Reinstatement Center is locatd at 3200 E Shelby Drive, Memphis 38118

Program Fees:

Fees vary by amount owed; fees that are $200.00 or less must be made in full and would not be eligible for the DAP payment program. However, an alternate payment plan is available, but defendants will not receive release papers until the balance is paid in full.

Eligibility:

Persons may qualify if they have traffic tickets issued by the Shelby County Sheriff's Office or if they have tickets issued by the TN Highway Patrol; or if they have misdemeanor citations for driving on a suspended license that is less than 10 years old; there are certain persons who DO NOT QUALIFY, including: no DUI's are eligible for the program, driving on suspended license that is connected to other criminal charges, driving while revoked, felony by motor vehicle, habitual motor offender, and certain other fines and fees.

Is Shelter?

No

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Date of Official Change:

June 9, 2022

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