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   Appeals
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   Do You Need to See the Judge?
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   How Do You Plead?
   Judge's Ruling
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   What happens at a City Court Trial?
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The following documents answer questions about what to expect in court and more.

Appeals
If you are dissatisfied with the Judge's ruling on your case, you may Appeal to have a completely new trial (with or without a jury) at Circuit Court in the City/County Building.

Do You Need to See the Judge?
If you pay your Citation on or before your Court Date, you will not be required to appear before the Judge in City Court. HOWEVER, it may be to your benefit to present your case to the Judge.

Driver's License
Anyone driving in Tennessee must have his or her valid Driver License in his or her possession to show to any law enforcement officer on demand.

Equipment Repairs
A vehicle 'equipment violation' can cost $61.50+ per charge. However, if you present 'PROOF OF REPAIR' acceptable to the Court, your cost may be reduced to "$0"!

How Do You Plead?
Guilty, Not Guilty or No Contest.

Judge's Ruling
A Court Clerk will go over the Court's Orders on your case as explained to you by the Judge in Court, and based on the Judge's written notes on the back of your Citation

Proof of Insurance
If you do not have liability insurance coverage, or otherwise fulfill Tennessee's Financial Responsibility Law requirements- DO NOT DRIVE!

Dismissed Upon Payment of Court Cost
When the Judge says Dismissed upon payment of Costs! This means $97.25 is the amount due (per charge) in most such rulings by the Judge.

Vehicle Registration
You may be cited for 17-205REG, Improper Vehicle Registration/Tag, if the tag on the vehicle you are driving is 'expired', is not properly registered to that vehicle, is improperly displayed, or if you cannot present the vehicle's official registration to an Officer on demand as required by law.

What happens at a City Court Trial?
A complete listing of each step you will witness or be part of at a City Court Trial.
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