📌 Nashville-Specific Process
Set Aside Order (Davidson County specific — not standard "Motion to Recall")
Step 1: Verify the Warrant
🔴 ImmediateConfirm the warrant is active and identify the case number. Contact the Davidson County General Sessions Criminal Court Clerk at 615-862-5600.
Step 2: Identify Warrant Type
🔴 ImmediateNashville General Sessions uses a "Set Aside Order" process for FTA warrants. Obtain the Set Aside form from the Criminal Court Clerk. If a bonding company is involved, they must sign the form. A judge must then sign the order to get a new court date.
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: Davidson County General Sessions Criminal Court, Justice A.A. Birch Building, 408 2nd Ave N, Nashville, TN. Bring 2 copies. Ask the clerk for the Set Aside form as well.
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.
Davidson County Court Contacts
Clerk's Office
Davidson County General Sessions Criminal Court
Justice A.A. Birch Building, 408 2nd Ave N
Warrant Check
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