In compliance with Tennessee Supreme Court Order ADM2020-00428, Knox County General Sessions Court, all Divisions, will reopen for in-court proceedings effective Monday, March 15, 2021. ...more
Barrelhouse by Gypsy Circus is recognizing the Family Justice Center as their "Charitable Juice Mondays" charitable organization for the month of March....more
Knox County Criminal Court Clerk Mike Hammond has issued a warning that a common “Grandparent Scam” is using the Knox County Court to legitimize their fraudulent calls. ...more
Please be advised that No. ADM2020-00428, concerning COVID-19 pandemic, was filed on November 17, 2020 by the Tennessee Supreme Court leaving courts open but suspending in-person court proceedings through January 31, 2021....more
The Knox County Criminal Court has sent communications to all those summonsed for the Monday, April 13th Jury Orientation at the Knoxville Expo Center to notify summonsed jurors that Jury Orientation has been cancelled and to request each juror contact our office to schedule a two -week service period....more
Please be advised that an Amended Order No. ADM2020-00428, concerning the COVID-19 pandemic, was filed on March 25th by the Tennessee Supreme Court leaving courts open but suspending in-person court proceedings through April 30, 2020. ...more
It is with great pleasure that Knox County Criminal Court Clerk, Mike Hammond, will serve on the 2020 County Officials Association of Tennessee Board of Directors. ...more
Joseph Slone stood out as soon as he walked through the metal detector and passed by the security guards at the U.S. Supreme Court building in Washington, D.C. last week.
Take a moment to review the FJC's 2018-2019 Annual Report to see all the great things this commendable center has achieved this past fiscal year...more
It was with great pride that the Knox County Criminal Court Clerk Mike Hammond and Deputy Clerks presented a check for $1.3 million to Knox County...more
Fourth Circuit Court Clerk Mike Hammond, in conjunction with Fourth Circuit Judge Greg McMillan, has instituted two new programs to assist persons in need of special language assistance.
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Criminal Court Clerk Mike Hammond is proud to announce that the Knox County Criminal Court has become a Community Sponsor for Copper Ridge Elementary School in Powell, TN...more
On Thursday, November 8, 2018 the Knox County General Sessions Court Team was recognized and presented an award for achieving 98% compliance with T.C.A. Code 55-50-409....more
One of the most frequently asked questions to our office is, “How do I get my driver’s license back?”. Since reinstating licenses requires action from both our office and the TN Department of Safety and Homeland Security, Clerk Mike Hammond has designated a team to assist citizens through the process....more
Self-represented litigants in Knox County will soon be able to enjoy convenient access to valuable legal information and resources thanks to a grant provided by the Tennessee Supreme Court and the Administrative Office of the Courts....more
The National Judicial Opioid Task Force has expanded its reach with the addition of 20 new members including judges, probation officers, attorneys, and representatives from children and family services....more
Clerk Mike Hammond is pleased to present the Court Clerk’s 2017 Annual Report, which features the progress and positive changes the Judges and Court Clerk staff for the Criminal, General Sessions – Criminal Division and the Fourth Circuit Courts have made in the past year.
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Mike Hammond proudly presented a check for $700,000 to Knox County. Since taking office, Mr. Hammond has turned over $3.4 million to Knox County!...more
The Knox County Criminal Court and Knox County Archives are pleased to announce that due to the hard work, diligence and long-term dedication by Knox County Library's Eric Head, now anyone with internet access may utilize an online searchable database to locate a divorce filed in Knox County from 1792 to 1985...more
At the Fall Meeting held on Friday, August 25, 2017, the East Tennessee State Court Clerks Association members elected Knox County Criminal Court Clerk Mike Hammond as the Association’s President....more
The Knox County Fourth Circuit Court, the Family Justice Center and the Junior League of Knoxville will host Barry Goldstein in Knoxville on Tuesday, October 17th. ...more
Since its inception, over 13,000 cases have been successfully expunged through the newly established Criminal Court expungement screening program....more
On Tuesday, October 17th, during National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, renowned author Barry Goldstein has agreed to travel to Knoxville to speak on his realistic and proven plan to end domestic violence: The Quincy Solution....more
Upon taking office as Clerk of the Criminal, General Sessions - Criminal Division and Fourth Circuit Courts, Mike Hammond made it a top priority to increase access and ease-of-use for individuals seeking to obtain court related information....more
Criminal Court Clerk Mike Hammond presented another "Efficiency Dividend" check to Knox County at the May15th meeting of the Knox County Commission....more
Mike Hammond is pleased to present the Court Clerk’s 2016 Annual Report. Click on the link to view the report and familiarize yourself with the recent accomplishments of the Judges and Court Clerk staff for the Criminal Court, General Sessions Court – Criminal Division and Fourth Circuit....more
Criminal Court Clerk Mike Hammond presented another "Efficiency Dividend" check to Knox County at the February 21st meeting of the Knox County Commission. ...more
Criminal Court Clerk, Mike Hammond, is pleased to announce a newly formed consulting partnership with Knox County Community Action Committee's Workforce Connections Program....more
In addition to providing a YWCA Advocate at the Knoxville Family Justice Center, the YWCA Victim Advocacy Program (VAP) now offers a stationed advocate who is located beside the Knox County Fourth Circuit Court Clerk's office on the main floor in the City County Building....more
Criminal Court Clerk Mike Hammond, is pleased to announce that the recently implemented Knox County Criminal Court Community Service Program, a first of its kind for the State of Tennessee, has its first Program graduate....more
Knox County Court Clerk Mike Hammond and Chief Deputy Richard Major traveled to Atlanta, GA this past September for the National Center for State Courts' Fair and Effective Practices in Jury System Management Conference....more
At the Monday, November 14th Knox County Commission meeting, Criminal Court Clerk Mike Hammond proudly presented a check for $400,000 to Knox County....more
The Knox County Fourth Circuit Court Clerk had the pleasure of hosting two visitors on October 19-20, 2016. Liberty Aldrich with the Center for Court Innovation, General Counsel and Director of Domestic Violence & Family Court Programs, oversees the planning and implementation of the Center's Domestic Violence initiatives. ...more
Former Judge Bill Swann poses for a photo with Deputy Clerk Penny Dawson during the 50th anniversary luncheon for the 4th Circuit Court on Tuesday Sept. 20, 2016....more
Collectively the Knox County Criminal, General Sessions & Fourth Circuit Court Deputy Clerks helped to raise a total of $1,581 for the Officer Kenny Moats' Memorial Fund....more
August 26, 2016, the East Tennessee State Court Clerks Association members elected Mike Hammond, Knox County Clerk of Courts, as the Association's 2017 Vice-President....more
Please join us, along with many current and former Knox County Judges and members of the bar, in celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Knox County Fourth Circuit Court....more
Knox County Court Clerk, Mike Hammond, appeared before the Knox County Commission Monday, July 25th to present another "Efficiency Dividend" check....more
The Knox County Criminal, General Sessions and Fourth Circuit Court Clerk's Offices were honored to host the Farragut Chamber of Commerce's Networking Breakfast on July 14, 2016....more
Criminal Court Clerk Mike Hammond extends his congratulations to the staff of the Court Clerk’s new Customer Service Call Center for reaching a significant milestone....more
Court Clerk Mike Hammond, Judge Greg McMillan, and Fourth Circuit Court Deputy Clerk Lisa Callis met with approximately fifty attorneys to provide an update on improvements....more
In an effort to gain more knowledge and information to provide reliable, effective and quality domestic violence services, Knox County Fourth Circuit created an alliance with The Center for Court Innovation, located in New York, NY....more
In tribute to the 30 years of dedicated management and administration for the Knox County Criminal Court Evidence Room, Clerk of Courts Mike Hammond has dedicated the Evidence Room name to honor Deputy Clerk Ms. Peggy Thompson....more
Knox County Criminal Court Clerk, Mike Hammond, held a press conference to inform the citizens of Knoxville of a recent court records discovery. Through customer contact, our courts recently became aware that certain cases existed where an individual’s expunged case had not completely been removed from all of the Court’s records databases....more
At the Monday, April 25th Knox County Commission meeting, Criminal Court Clerk Mike Hammond proudly presented a check for $300,000 to Knox County....more
On March 29, 2016, the Governor of Tennessee signed Tennessee Senate Bill 2032, which authorizes Criminal Court Clerk Mike Hammond to implement a community service program for defendants that are unable to pay their court costs....more
Guest speakers Mike Hammond, Knox County Court Clerk, District Attorney Charme Allen and Lee Trammel of the Knox County Sheriff’s Department kicked off the Farragut West Knox Chamber of Commerce’s 2016 Breakfast Speaker Series at Fox Den Country Club in Farragut....more
The Knox County Department of Internal Audit released its follow-up report regarding the Criminal Justice Audit conducted in 2014. The Criminal and Criminal Sessions Court Clerk's offices were given a positive review with no additional findings. ...more
In September of 2014, Clerk Hammond, in association with District Attorney General Charme Allen, instituted an expungement proceeding held twice per week....more
Knox County Criminal Court Clerk Mike Hammond has enhanced technical operations by implementing several innovative and updated technology resources in the City County Building in downtown Knoxville....more
Knox County Criminal Court Clerk Mike Hammond presented Knox County with a check for $1.2 million at the December 21, 2015 Knox County Commission meeting...more
The staff of the Criminal Division for the General Sessions Court Clerk collected money this Christmas season, to purchase hats and gloves for the homeless....more
As part of his commitment to modernize the operations of the Court Clerk’s Office, with a special emphasis on customer service, Mike Hammond is pleased to announce the publication of a new video presentation entitled Criminal Court Jury Service Guide...more
Through conservative use of the funds allocated to the Criminal Court Clerk, Mr. Hammond has been able to help the General Sessions Judges replace soiled and broken chairs....more
Criminal Court Clerk Mike Hammond, joined by the Mayors of Knox County and the City of Knoxville, launches the "Purple Out Day" campaign to benefit Alzheimer's Tennessee....more
