Step 1: Verify the Warrant
🔴 ImmediateConfirm the warrant is active and identify the case number. Contact the Knox County General Sessions Criminal Court Clerk at 865-215-2600.
Step 2: Identify Warrant Type
🔴 ImmediateKnox County handles bench warrants through the Criminal Court Clerk's office. An attorney can file a Motion to Recall on your behalf. For self-represented defendants, you may contact the Clerk to request a hearing date to address the warrant.
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: Knox County General Sessions Criminal Court, 400 Main Street, Suite 259, Knoxville, 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.
Knox County Court Contacts
Clerk's Office
Knox County General Sessions Criminal Court
400 Main Street, Suite 259
Warrant Check
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