UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 --------------- Form 8-K Current Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 5, 2003 T-NETIX, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware (State or Other Jurisdiction of Commission file number 84-1037352 Incorporation) 0-25016 (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) 2155 Chenault Drive, Suite 410 Carrollton, Texas 75006 75006 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (972) 241-1535 Not Applicable (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) Item 5. Other Events. On September 5, 2003, T-NETIX, Inc. announced the settlement of its pending patent litigation with Global Tel*Link Corporation. The September 5, 2003 press release is attached hereto as an exhibit and incorporated herein by reference. Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits. 99.02 Press Release dated September 5, 2003. SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. T-NETIX, Inc. Date: September 5, 2003 By: /s/ Richard E. Cree ----------------------------------- Richard E. Cree Chief Executive Officer EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit Description - ------- ----------- 99.02 Press Release dated September 5, 2003