Blount County Court Clerk

Tom Hatcher
Circuit Court Clerk
926 E. Lamar Alexander Parkway
Maryville, TN 37804-6201

Circuit Court (865) 273-5400

General Sessions (865) 273-5450

Juvenile Court (865) 273-5935

Traffic Court (865) 273-5440

Office Hours:

Monday through Thursday

8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Friday only

7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
(with the exception of holidays)

Holiday Schedule

The Traffic Division handles all minor traffic offenses that are issued by the Blount County Sheriff's Office, and Tennessee Highway Patrol. In addition, our office processes all citations issued under the Blount County Ordinances. Traffic cases can be handled through our office without having to appear in court. However, there are some instances where this would not be an option. This division was specifically designed to better serve the public with minimal inconvenience, and to assist the judges from having large dockets.

If you have been charged with a minor moving traffic violation, you have three options in handling your case:

You can pay (under most circumstances)
Attend a Driver Improvement Course, providing you qualify
Appear in court to have a Judge hear your case

Quick Reference Violations

Insurance - If you have insurance but did not have proof with you at the time, you may provide proof at the clerk's office. The case will be dismissed at no charge.
If you did not have insurance coverage, you can get coverage, provide proof of coverage, and your case will be dismissed upon payment of court cost.

Registration and Drivers License - You may bring proof of registration or drivers license to the clerk's office, and your case will be dismissed upon payment of the cost.

Equipment Violations - If you get the equipment repaired and bring proof of repairs or drive the vehicle and have an officer determine if the equipment is operable, your case will be dismissed upon payment of the cost.

Only the Judge has the authority to dismiss a case without cost. The only exception to this is an insurance violation.

Driving School/Traffic School

Eligible charges for school unless the charge was the result of an accident:

• SPEEDING
• IMPROPER TURN
• FOLLOWING TOO CLOSE
• FAILURE TO YIELD
• PASSING SCHOOL BUS
• ANY MOVING TRAFFIC VIOLATION (NOTE: this DOES NOT INCLUDE Reckless Driving, Drag Racing, Speeding in Construction Zone (with workers present), Speeding in School Zone or In Excess of 30 miles over posted speed limit. Defendant will have to appear in court on these citations).
• SEATBELT
• CHILD RESTRAINT
• COUNTY ORDINANCES (EXCEPTIONS: REG #5, REG #39, REG #40, REG #41, REG #42, REG #43, REG #44 and REG #45. Defendant will not be eligible for school on these charges. Defendant must appear in Court).

NOTE: IF YOU HAVE A CDL (Commercial License) OR IF YOU HAVE ATTENDED A DRIVER IMPROVEMENT COURSE IN THE PAST FIVE YEARS, DRIVING SCHOOL IS NOT AN OPTION.

If eligible, it is required that the defendant appear at the clerk's office to sign up for class before the scheduled court date. The defendant will be given a choice of class dates to choose from. If necessary, the clerk will reset the case in order to give the defendant time to complete the school and pay the dismissal cost. The case must be paid by the court date either in person or by mail. The defendant must also bring/mail their original certificate of completion. We keep the original and place it in the file.

WE WILL NOT ACCEPT PAYMENT WITHOUT THE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE. COPIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Payment Policy

We do not accept personal checks. Individuals may pay with a cashiers check, money order, cash or you may pay in person by debit card.

Legal Advice

Deputy Clerks cannot give legal advice. They will file your paperwork, but they cannot advise you on what action you should take. You should consult an attorney for legal advice.

After Hours Filing Information

For your convenience, an after hours filing box is located at the Justice Center in the jail visitation area. If a filing fee is required, you will be contacted the next business day regarding payment.

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