Dear Colleagues and Community Members, 


Welcome to November! I hope you've been able to enjoy the transition of seasons and the beautiful, if temperamental, fall weather. This is a month where we celebrate gratitude and recognize the importance of justice, the weight of history, and the potential of service.


Here at General Sessions, our team just celebrated the end of our "Freshman Year" with a generative staff retreat where we reconnected and reaffirmed our commitment to this work and our mission to serve the people of Shelby County.


In our Freshman Year we've scored some amazing wins: Our Civil team has gone above and beyond in decreasing our backlog, we've processed a record level of expungements, and we're bringing massive technological and process innovations to the General Sessions Court.


I'm excited to share more updates with you below, and I can't wait to show you what we have in store for you in our Sophomore Year!


In Service, 

Tamara A. Sawyer 

Shelby County General Sessions Court Clerk 

Shelby County Interagency Justice Operations Workgroup Dashboard Now Live!


General Sessions recently launched the Interagency Justice Operations Workgroup (IJOW) Dashboard in partnership with local justice agencies and the University of Memphis to provide transparent data on arrests, citations, and court processing.
Explore the Dashboard

Over 600 Expungements Processed by General Sessions in 2025


Congratulations to the General Sessions Expungements team for processing more than 600 expungements this year.


Our Expungement Team will be onsite at Restoration of Rights Clinic & Job Fair on November 22 at the Hickory Hill Community Center!
Learn More and Register
 

General Sessions Staff Retreat

Earlier this month the entire General Sessions team convened for a one-day, two-session staff retreat where we reconnected, realigned, and restored each other following a year of transformative work. Watch our #OneYearOfImpact video and stay tuned for more impactful stories from General Sessions!

🍿 October Pop Out Award 🏆

Congratulations to our October Pop Out Award Winner, Deputy Court Clerk Mr. Samuel Poole! 


Our Pop-Out Awards recognize General Sessions employees who go the extra mile — those who embody excellence, compassion, and integrity in everything they do.​

November Birthdays

Join General Sessions in celebrating our November team birthdays:

Cortez Rice – November 3


Tiara Swan – November 7



Tracey Barksdale – November 10

Rainia Wright – November 22


Shara Wallace – November 23


Elaine Tidwell – November 24



Jason Ross – November 24

We hope you have a Happy Birthday!

Celebrating Our "Real OGs"

Pictured: Some of our Civil Division Real OGs!

Debra Brooks - 39 Years

Pamela Webster - 27 Years

For decades, these dedicated team members have served Shelby County and the General Sessions Court Clerk's Office with excellence, compassion, and integrity.

Shranni Allen – 32 years​


Deshaun Bailey – 24 years​


Janina Davis – 25 years

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Sonji Douglas – 35 years​


Christy Smith – 31 years​


Elaine Tidwell – 40 years

Sharon Bilbro – 34 years​


Debra Brooks – 39 years​


Mary Caston – 20 years​


Delia Crumpton – 23 years​


Shunja Daugherty – 25 years​


Antoinette Garmon – 23 years​


Jada Holman – 23 years

Keshia Humes – 25 years​​


Katina Isaac – 20 years​


​Latonya Jefferson – 27 years​​


​Andrea Lewis – 25 years​


Shara Wallace – 28 years​


Pamela Webster – 27 years​​


​Terri Wright – 33 years

All real OGs not pictured here.

Congratulations and Welcome

Pictured from top to bottom: Camille Young, Fenton Wright, Wendy Dugger

Welcome to our new Leadership Team members:


Fenton Wright - Finance Administrator

Camille Young - Community Engagement Manager

Glenda Moore - Criminal Operations Administrator

NEW HIRES


Andrae Mays

Taneisha Ray

Gerinisha Summerall

Marcus Taylor

Taylor Mitchell

Leticia Coleman

Terrance Harris

PROMOTIONS


Christopher Thomas  

Troy Wiggins

Marjorie Williams

Brittany Tarton 

Jason Ross

Wendy Dugger

Milton Knox 

Alexis Mahon

Nandi Thompson

What Our Customers Say

"She went above and beyond to gain for me the proper procedure and all pertinent information...In addition, her phone manners and polite and helpful disposition were exceptional."

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Attorney Review, October 2025
 

Upcoming Events and Key Dates

Restoration of Rights Clinic and Job Fair - Saturday, November 22, 9:00 a.m., Hickory Hill Community Center


Thanksgiving - Thursday, November 27 - Friday, November 28
Visit our Calendar

Expungement Resources


Expungement is the legal erasure of certain criminal records. Wondering if you or someone you know may qualify for expungement?


Click below or call (901) 222-0303 for more information.

Expungement Resources

Rental Assistance Resources


Do you or someone else need help with rent or housing in Shelby County? Support with rental payments, mortgages and more is available for those who qualify. Visit the link below for more information.

Rental Assistance Resources

If you have questions about court processes, need assistance with court documents, or just need to speak with someone in our office, please don't hesitate to reach out. Our hours of operation are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. 


Here’s how you can contact us: 

 

In-Person:

  • Judge D’Army Bailey Courthouse
    140 Adams, Rm 160 Memphis, TN


  • Walter L. Bailey, Jr. Criminal Justice Center 201 Poplar, LL-81 Memphis, TN 

Satellite Offices:

  • Mullins Station
    1075 Mullins Station Road Rm W115 
    Memphis, TN 38134
     
  • Southbrook Mall
    1254 East Shelby Drive, Suite 270 
    Memphis, TN 38116 

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