- 865-354-0611
- Open Hours : Mon-Fri 08:00 AM - 4:30 PM
- 110 N. Chamberlain Ave, Rockwood, TN 37854
Address: 110 N. Chamberlain Avenue, Rockwood, TN 37854
The Rockwood Municipal Court handles city ordinance violations, traffic citations, and other municipal offenses. The court is responsible for ensuring cases are handled fairly while maintaining public safety and accountability.
Municipal Court provides multiple options for resolving citations, including in-person court appearances, advance payments, documentation review, and limited phone hearings. Court staff are available to assist residents with questions about citations, payments, and procedures.
Contact Municipal Court for questions about citations, court dates, payments, documentation requirements, or eligibility for phone hearings. Staff can help guide you through your options.
Municipal Court offers a range of services, including:
Processing traffic citations and municipal violations
Court hearings for contested cases
Accepting payments for fines and court costs
Reviewing documentation for qualifying violations
Phone hearings for eligible cases
Online, phone, and in-person payment options
Court Appearances
If you receive a citation or summons, you must appear in court on the date listed unless you choose to plead guilty and pay your fines in advance.
Pleading Guilty (No Court Appearance Required)
To resolve your citation without appearing in court:
Sign the “Appearance Plea and Waiver” on the back of your ticket
Submit payment by mail or in person to:
Rockwood City Court
110 N. Chamberlain Avenue
Rockwood, TN 37854
You may also pay:
In person at City Hall
By phone (credit/debit card)
Online (credit/debit card)
Note: A convenience fee applies to card payments.
Pleading Not Guilty
If you wish to plead not guilty, you must appear in court on your scheduled date.
Failure to Appear
If you fail to appear or pay before your court date:
A $50.00 failure to appear fee may be added
Your driver’s license may be suspended
A “Notice of Failure to Appear” will be mailed, giving you 30 days to respond
Documentation Submission
For certain violations (insurance, registration, driver’s license, or light law), documentation may be submitted prior to your court date for review by the judge.
Phone Hearings
Phone hearings may be available for some moving violations. Contact the court office to request this option.
Your court date, time, and location are listed at the bottom of your citation. Rockwood City Court is held at the Rockwood City Hall Municipal Services Building, 110 N. Chamberlain Avenue.
The City of Rockwood offers a one-time courtesy reschedule. A second reschedule requires documentation of a medical or emergency situation and approval by the court. To request a reschedule, contact the court clerk at (865) 354-0611 during regular business hours well in advance of your court date.
A “Notice of Failure to Appear” will be mailed to you, giving you 30 days from the date of notice to pay or contact the court office.
Driving school may be awarded at the discretion of the judge during court.
Light law violations: Bring your vehicle and any receipts to City Hall for inspection. The clerk will document compliance for the judge’s review.
Registration or driver’s license address changes: Provide current documentation prior to your court date for review.
Insurance violations: You must provide proof of insurance that was valid on the date of the violation. Insurance obtained after the citation cannot be used for dismissal.
Payments can be made at City Hall by cash, check, or card, by phone using a debit/credit card, or online (fees may apply).
If a citation is paid prior to court or you are found guilty, points may be added to your driving record depending on the violation.
