Step 1: Verify the Warrant
🔴 ImmediateConfirm the warrant is active and identify the case number. Contact the Hamilton County General Sessions Court Clerk at 423-209-6700.
Step 2: Identify Warrant Type
🔴 ImmediateHamilton County uses the term "capias" interchangeably with bench warrant for failure to appear. Contact the Criminal Court Clerk to confirm the nature of the warrant and whether voluntary surrender or a motion to recall is the appropriate path. An attorney is strongly recommended.
Step 3: Choose Your Path
🟡 High PriorityOption A: Hire a criminal defense attorney to file a Motion to Recall — they can often appear without you. Option B: Use our free Motion Generator and file pro se.
Step 4: File the Motion
🟡 High PriorityTake your Motion to: Hamilton County General Sessions Court, 600 Market Street, Suite 100, Chattanooga, TN. Bring 2 copies.
Step 5: Attend Hearing
🟢 ScheduledAt the hearing, the judge decides whether to recall the warrant and set a new date. For misdemeanors, an attorney may be able to handle this for you.
Hamilton County Court Contacts
Clerk's Office
Hamilton County General Sessions Court
600 Market Street, Suite 100
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