How Municipal Court Serves the Community

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From Country To Courts with Mike Hammond

Knox County Criminal Court

8 episodes

1 month ago

From Country to Courts hosted by Mike Hammond, radio veteran, Country Radio Hall of Fame inductee, and longtime Criminal Court Clerk. This podcast explores the vital issues at the heart of our courts and criminal justice system in a way that’s clear and compelling. Each episode will dive into insights on how the court system works, what citizens can expect if they ever find themselves in court, and the programs and services many never hear about, like Veterans Recovery Court, Mental Health Court, and driver's license reinstatement programs. Whether you’re facing a legal issue, serving jury duty, or just curious about what happens behind courtroom doors, From Country to Courts offers real world context and practical information to help you better understand the justice system and your place in it.

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How Municipal Court Serves the Community

From Country To Courts with Mike Hammond

16 minutes

1 month ago

How Municipal Court Serves the Community

Knoxville Municipal Court Judge Tyler Caviness joins host Mike Hammond to discuss what actually happens in municipal court and how it differs from other courts. Beyond the traffic tickets and parking appeals that make up most of the docket, Judge Caviness explains the court's innovative driver's license fair, a partnership between city, county, and state that's helping tens of thousands of people get their licenses back and become productive community members again.

Show Highlights:

(00:56) What municipal court handles

(01:58) Common parking ticket appeals and the new app system

(05:00) Most frequent code enforcement cases

(06:12) How to tell if your ticket is city or county court

(07:03) Why Judge Caviness offers night court sessions

(09:00) The driver's license fair partnership that started with Mike Hammond

(12:36) How the one-stop fair works: judges, clerks, and Department of Safety all in one place

(13:40) Removing barriers like notary access that prevent people from getting licenses