Eastern District of Tennessee

Notice:

Important Notice for Individuals Attempting to Pay a U.S. District Court Violation Notice On-line:
A fake website is currently impersonating www.cvb.uscourts.gov and may attempt to collect personal or financial information fraudulently. The only official website for paying a U.S. District Court Violation Notice is www.cvb.uscourts.gov. If you are paying online, please verify the web address carefully and report suspicious activity to the Central Violations Bureau (CVB) at 800-827-2982 or info@cvb.uscourts.gov. Alternatively, you may pay a ticket over the phone by calling the CVB at the same number.
Do Not Pay Callers Who Threaten Arrest for Missed Jury Service
Residents of the Eastern District of Tennessee continue to receive fraudulent phone calls from individuals claiming to be law enforcement officers informing the victim he or she has failed to appear for jury duty in the federal court. The scam caller threatens the victim with an arrest warrant or citation. The scam caller tells the victim that he or she can avoid arrest or other negative consequences by making a payment, which may include purchasing a pre-paid gift card and then giving the card number to the scam caller. Click here for more information.