What happens if I miss my compliance date or do not pay my ticket by that date?
Under Tennessee Code § 7-3-502, failure to satisfy a citation by the compliance date can result in a default judgment that will increase the amount a person owes and may also result in a civil fine or penalty, court costs, litigation taxes to the Metro Government; the issuance of execution and garnishment to collect the fine or penalty, costs, and taxes; and the issuance of a bench warrant for a person’s arrest for contempt of court, with a penalty of up to five days in jail and/or a fine of up to $10. Additionally, the Clerk’s Office will be required to report the failure to comply with the Department of Safety, which may result in the suspension of a person’s driver’s license. Tennessee Code § 20-12-144 allows the Clerk’s Office to retain the services of a collection agency if any portion of the fine or costs have not been paid within six months of the date of default.