Shelby County General Sessions Court - Criminal Division
Address
201 Poplar Avenue Suite LL-81
Lower Level of 201 Poplar
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 222-3500
AKA:
CJC
Description:
Provides nine criminal divisions of General Sessions Court for Shelby County. Criminal court handles misdemeanors, preliminary hearings on felonies, traffic, environmental cases and expungements of criminal charges that have been dismissed in court. Even if your case has been dismissed in criminal court, this charge will still appear on your record if you don't have it expunged (erased) by this office. Court dates may not be changed by phone, you have to appear in person, unless the court gives a waiver. One judge is responsible for environmental court. This court handles environmental hazards such as illegal dump sites and substandard housing. Operates "The Drive While You Pay" License Recovery Program which may allow you to reinstate driving privileges. Arrests and Bonds are managed through the 24-hour clerk's Office.
Hours:
Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 4:30 pm; 24-Hour Clerk's office open 24/7 at 201 Poplar, Suite LL-126, Memphis, 38103.
Intake Process:
Call or visit website for information. May look up traffic ticket court date on the website by traffic ticket number or officer issuing ticket. Case information is also online. To have your Voting Rights Reinstated, call customer service (901-222-3376) or go online at tn.gov/sos/election
Program Fees:
Fees Vary by offense; this division accepts payments by cash, checks, credit card or money orders and there is also a way to pay through Western Union. Call or check website for more details. Be sure to include the docket number or ticket number on all payments.
Eligibility:
Shelby County residents or those charged with a crime in Shelby County
Is Shelter?
No
Related Resources
Date of Official Change:
September 7, 2023
Address Listings
Physical
1254 E Shelby Drive Suite 1270
General Sessions Civil Division - Whitehaven Satellite Office Location
Memphis, TN 38116
Physical (Primary)
201 Poplar Avenue Suite LL-81
Lower Level of 201 Poplar
Memphis, TN 38103
Physical
24 Hour Clerk's Office
201 Poplar Avenue Suite LL-126
Memphis, TN 38103
Physical
1075 Mullins Station Road Room 115W
General Session Civil Division - East Memphis Satellite Office Location
Memphis, TN 38134
Contacts
Joe W. Brown
Primary Contact
General Sessions Court Clerk
Melanie Wildes
Administrative Assistant
Michael Williams
Chief Administrative Officer - GS Criminal
Phyllis Williams
Expungement Clerk (Records Room)
Rheunte Benson
Criminal Division Administrator
Phone Numbers
Main
(901) 222-3500
Customer Service/Voting Rights Reinstatement
(901) 222-3376
Expungement Information
(901) 222-3667
Fax
(901) 222-3513
Legal Status:
City/County (Parish)
Services
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Geography Served
- Tennessee
- Shelby County
- Shelby County
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Geography Served
- Tennessee
- Shelby County
- Shelby County
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Special Notes/Funding
Provides assistance in expungement of specific class E felonies and misdemeanor charges for persons who qualify. Upon petition by that person to the court having jurisdiction in the previous charge, the charge may be removed and destroyed with cost to the person petitioning to the clerk of the court. If offense was found guilty, it will be forwarded to the District Attorney's Office.
Required Documents
Case number, name, Date of birth, social security number
Eligibility
Court Clerk's office can advise on which offenses committed are eligible to be expunged; person must have no other convictions anywhere other than the charge to be expunged and this is a one time only service. All fines, court costs and other assessments must be paid and person must provide evidence of the payment.
Fees
Varies; Possibly $450.00 if guilty plea is entered
Intake Procedure
Walk in to this office or the Hickory Ridge Mall General Sessions Court office for assistance
Geography Served
- Tennessee
- Shelby County
- Shelby County
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Contact
Telephone Numbers
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- Shelby County
- Shelby County
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