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Q: Where do I send
court payments? |
Circuit Court:
Blount County Circuit Court Clerk
926 E. Lamar Alexander Parkway
Maryville, TN 37804-6201
General Sessions: Blount
County General Sessions Court
928 E. Lamar Alexander Parkway
Maryville, TN 37804-6201
Juvenile:
Blount County Juvenile Court
391 Court Street
Maryville, TN 37801-5906
Traffic Court:
Blount County Traffic Court
928 E. Lamar Alexander Parkway
Maryville, TN 37804-6201
We do not accept personal checks.
Individuals may pay with a cashiers check, money order or cash.
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| Q: Are the Civil and Criminal records
public? If so, how can I get copies? |
| All court cases except Juvenile are public record.
Copies are 50¢ per page and certified copies are $5 plus 50¢ for each
page. |
| Q: What are the costs associated with filing
a Circuit Court Civil Complaint? |
- 1 defendant - $289.50
- Add $22.00 for each additional defendant to be served in Blount
County
- Out of County - $22.00 payable to the Sheriff of that county
- Insurance Company - $15.00 payable to the Commissioner of
Insurance
- Out of State - $20.00 payable to the Secretary of State
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| Q: How are Circuit Civil cases set?
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All jury and non-jury trials are set by the Judge's office by
agreement. No notices are sent out.
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| Q: If I have received a jury summons, how do
I know when to report for jury duty? |
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If you have received a summons, please call the jury information line
(865) 273-5499 after 5:30 p.m. the day before you are summoned to report.
There will be a message for each Judge on the recording. Please
listen carefully and follow the instructions.
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| Q: If I need to be excused from
jury duty, what should I do? |
| Write a letter to Tom Hatcher, Jury
Coordinator,
explaining why you need to be excused. Please provide a stamped,
self-addressed envelope for the response. |
| Q: Will the court appoint an attorney for
me? |
The court does not appoint
attorneys in civil cases. In criminal cases, if you are
financially unable to hire an attorney, you may apply for a court
appointed attorney. At the arraignment, the Judge will require
you to fill out an affidavit of indigency. The Judge will review your
affidavit and determine, by the appropriate financial guideline, your
eligibility for a public defender.
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| Q: Can the clerk reset cases or jail time?
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| No. The clerk does not have the authority to
reset cases or jail time. You will have to contact your attorney
or the Judge to have your case reset or to have jail time rescheduled. |
| Q: What is the cost for filing a small
claims case? |
| The cost for one defendant is $116 and the cost for
two defendants is $136. |
| Q: Can I pay a Public Intoxication charge
instead of appearing in court? |
| Yes. The amount is $275. |
| Q: I received a traffic citation in Blount
County. Do I have to appear in court? |
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If you have been charged with
a minor moving traffic violation, you have three options in handling
your case:
- You may pay prior to the court date (under most circumstances)
- Attend a driver improvement course, providing you qualify
- Appear in court to have Judge hear your case
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| Q: I was cited for an animal control
violation. What do I need to do? |
| You may pay the citation (unless the officer has
marked your citation "must appear") or you can appear in court and have
a Judge hear your case. |
| Q: In Juvenile Court what is the difference
in a delinquent and unruly offense? |
| A delinquent offense is an offense that an adult may
be charged with such as theft, assault, vandalism, etc. An unruly
offense is an offense that only a minor under the age of 18 can be
charged with such as truancy, runaway, possession of tobacco, etc. |
| Q: How do I file for custody or
guardianship? |
| Juvenile court does not have forms. You must
draft your own petition, summons and orders ensuing from any hearing or
hire an attorney. |
| Q: Can I get an order of protection or a
restraining order against a juvenile? |
| Juvenile Court does not issue Restraining Orders or
Orders of Protection. Orders of Protection are issued through the
Clerk and Masters Office. You must see a General Sessions Court
Judge before a restraining order will be issued for a juvenile. |
| Q: What is courtroom procedure in Juvenile
Court? |
- The juvenile or defendant must come to court at the correct time
along with his/her parent or guardian. It is essential that a
parent or guardian appear with the juvenile.
- The docket is called at 9:00 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. Each case is
called and heard individually. Only parties associated with the
case will be allowed in the courtroom during the proceeding.
- After court, all parties are required to leave the courtroom and
go into an adjacent area in order to discuss each case individually
and confidentially.
- The juvenile and his/her parent or guardian will need to meet with
a Youth Service Officer for further instructions.
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