Q: Where are you located?
A: We are located on the first floor of the Morristown City
Center, at 100 West 1st North Street.
Q: What is the department's mailing address?
A: Our mailing address is:
Morristown Police Department
P.O. Box 1283
Morristown, TN 37816-1283
Q: How else can I contact the department?
A: Here are some useful phone numbers:
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Front Desk |
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(423) 586-1215 |
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Records Section |
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(423) 585-4643 |
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City Court Clerk |
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(423) 585-4644 |
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Fax |
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(423) 587-9518 |
Q: How do I satisfy a citation?
A: You have three options in order to satisfy a citation. You
may attend a driver improvement program for dismissal, you may pay the fine, or
you may appear before the Judge for a hearing.
Citations given for light law violations can be dismissed upon proof that the
light has been repaired (simply bring your vehicle to the police department for
inspection by an officer).
Should you receive a citation for "No Driver's License", the citation
can be dismissed by presenting a valid driver's license at the department prior
to your court date.
Q: How do I attend the driver improvement program?
A: The driver improvement program is available to those who possess a
valid driver's license, and who have not attended the class in the past.
To register for class, you must pay the fine at the cashiers office and sign up
in person at the Morristown Police Department prior to your court date.
In addition to the fine, the cost of attending class is $35.00; however, once
you have completed the class your citation will be dismissed.
Q: How much money will a citation cost me?
A: Here is a list of fines, not including court costs:
Failure to Yield
$65.00
Following Too Closely
$65.00
Improper Parking (Handicapped)
$65.00
Improper Parking (All Other)
$25.00
Light Law Violation
$65.00
No Driver's License
$80.75
Open Alcohol Container
$35.75
Running a Red Light
$65.00
Running a Stop Sign
$65.00
Speeding
$65.00
Trespassing
$24.75
All fines must be received at the cashier's officer before 3 p.m. on your court date to avoid paying court costs of $13.75. Although parking tickets (other than handicapped parking) are $25.00, the fine increases $1.50 for each day past your court date to a maximum of $40.00.
Q: Will points be assessed against my license?
A: The Tennessee Department of Safety will assess points against your
license for moving violations as follows:
Following Too Closely
3 points
No Driver's License
3 points
Contributing to an Accident without Injury
3 points
Failure to Yield
4 points
Running a Red Light
4 points
Running a Stop Sign
4 points
Contributing to an Accident with Injury
4 points
Contributing to an Accident with Fatality
8 points
Speeding:
1-5 mph above limit
1 point
6-15 mph above limit 3
points
16-25 mph above limit 4 points
26-35 mph above limit 5 points
36-45 mph above limit 6 points
46+ mph above limit
8 points
Q: What happens if I don't satisfy my citation?
A: If the citation is not paid, your driving privileges will be
suspended by the Tennessee Department of Safety. If you receive a
citation in Tennessee against your out of state license, your state may suspend
your driver's license upon notification that your ticket is outstanding.
Q: How do I obtain a copy of an accident report?
A: You may obtain a copy of an accident report for $2.00 by either
appearing in person at the Morristown City Center, or by mailing your request
(along with a check or money order for $2.00) to:
Morristown Police Department
ATTN: Records
P.O. Box 1283
Morristown, TN 37816-1283
Whether you show up in person or mail in your request, you must provide us with the following information:
Q: How do I get a report if the accident was investigated by the
Hamblen County Sheriff's Department or the Tennessee Highway Patrol?
A: You may contact the Hamblen County S.O. at (423) 586-3781, and the
Tennessee Highway Patrol at (423) 348-6144.
Q: How do I obtain a copy of an offense or incident report?
A: Offense and incident reports may be obtained at no charge by either appearing
in person, or by mailing your request to:
Morristown Police Department
ATTN: Records
P.O. Box 1283
Morristown, TN 37816-1283
You must provide the following information before we can process your request:
If the report was written by the Hamblen County Sheriff's Department, you may contact them at (423) 586-3781.
License Plates, Titles, and Registration
The Morristown Police Department does not issue License Plates, Titles, or Vehicle Registration. You may obtain these items at the Hamblen County Clerk's Office, located at 511 W. Second North Street, Morristown, TN 37814. The phone number is (423) 586-1993.
To get a copy of your driving history, contact the Tennessee Department of Safety at:
Tennessee Department of Safety
ATTN: Financial Responsibility Section
P.O. Box 945
Nashville, TN 37202
You must include your full name, driver's license number, date of birth, and a check or money order for $5.00 along with your request.
To obtain a copy of a criminal or arrest history, appear in person with your photo ID and the date of birth of the person you are inquiring about. There is no charge for a criminal or arrest history, and it will only include charges and arrests from within the City of Morristown.
Before an arrest warrant may be issued, an offense report must be made by the law enforcement agency having jurisdiction over the incident. After obtaining an offense report, contact the Circuit Court Clerk's Office at (423) 586-5640.