Dear Colleagues and Community Members, 


October is here! This month, we recognize Hispanic and Latine Heritage Month, Substance Use Prevention Month, Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and coming of Fall. The arrival of a new quarter and a new season brings fresh opportunities to achieve remarkable work together. I want to express my gratitude to the entire General Sessions team for consistently focusing on what matters most: serving the people of Shelby County.


Our work is challenging, but I am proud of what we've accomplished this month:


  • Our Civil team is making significant progress in improving efficiency across all court operations.
  • We are on track to launch our system-wide eFiling update in mid-2026.


The weeks ahead will be busy, but I look forward to continuing our excellent work and serving the community while enhancing access to justice for everyone. I am deeply thankful for each of you and remain committed to leading this office with strength and integrity.


In Service, 

Tamara A. Sawyer 

Shelby County General Sessions Court Clerk 
 

Civil Division Continues Making Positive Strides


In addition to clearing more than 11,000 cases from the backlog this summer, our Civil team is continuing to make strides in improving General Sessions operations. Since last month, the team has worked hard to improve operations in the Civil division, reducing the amount of paperwork and moving cases along more smoothly overall.

EFiling Planned to Launch in 2026


In partnership with Shelby County Government and Catalis, General Sessions is moving to bring eFiling to our current case management system by Q3 FY26. This modern platform will allow attorneys to securely upload, track, and manage case documents online—streamlining workflows, reducing administrative burden, and accelerating case processing. 
 

Pop Out Award Winner🍿Mae Arnold🏆

Congratulations to Deputy Court Clerk Mae Arnold, our September Pop-Out Award Winner! Mae consistently goes above and beyond, whether it's completing Attested Copy Requests, working tirelessly on our critical projects, or providing outstanding support to the Records department.  

Mae's bright smile, attention to detail, and genuine care for our customers make her an invaluable part of our team. And shoutout to our August Pop-Out award winner, Tevin, for sharing his fantastic energy in celebration.

General Sessions Appreciation Breakfast

The General Sessions Employee Appreciation Breakfast brought the team together for good food, gratitude, and connection. We are grateful to have such a hard-working group of professionals serving our community!

Celebrating "The Real OGs"

Arrest-to-Bail Operations Director Marjorie Williams held a special recognition for the "Real OGs" at the 24-hour Clerk's office—staff members who have dedicated over twenty years of service to Shelby County. 

We want to express our gratitude to Shara Wallace, Andrea Lewis, Brandon Johnson, and to all of our Real OGs in the 24-hour Clerk's office! We look forward to celebrating all of our Real OGs in General Sessions in the coming months.

October Birthdays

Join General Sessions in celebrating our October team birthdays:


  • Laurin Osman - 10/01  
  • Courtney Beam - 10/04  
  • Richard Brown - 10/05  
  • Kawanias McNeary - 10/07 
  • Katina Isaac - 10/09  
  • Shakiera Lloyd - 10/09  
  • Chelsea Boyd - 10/09  
  • Amy Smith - 10/10  
  • Sherita Williams - 10/10 
  • Jamece Porter - 10/13 
  • Terra Henry - 10/17 
  • Jenifer Essuman - 10/22 
  • Majorie Neal - 10/23 
  • Kylah Clark - 10/25 
  • Nandi Thompson - 10/28 
  • John Marek - 10/27 
  • Chris Thomas- 10/29 
  • Yenifer Harbert - 10/31 


We hope you have a Happy Birthday!

Here are some resources General Sessions offers to assist you and the communities you serve: 

Drive As You Pay Program


The Drive as You Pay Program allows individuals to pay of their traffic ticket with affordable monthly payments while keeping their driving privileges. Call our Southbrook location for more information: 

1254 East Shelby Drive, Suite 270
Memphis, TN 38116 
Phone: 901-222-3665 

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. Stay tuned for information about our upcoming Expungement fair opportunities!

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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