Austin, TX Warrant Amnesty initiative builds community trust in criminal justice system

Austin, TX Warrant Amnesty Community Trust Criminal Justice

The month-long program seeks resolution for city-issued citations and warrants for local traffic violations. Participants visiting the Municipal Court or Community Court can waive their warrant fees by starting payment plans, applying for hardship waivers, or participating in community service. Municipal judges and prosecutors are available to answer questions as they review each case. Austin's pre-pandemic warrant amnesties resolved 37,500 warrants and tickets over three years.

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City of Austin Relaunches Warrant Amnesty Program | AustinTexas.gov

The Austin Municipal Court and Downtown Austin Community Court (DACC) have relaunched t

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Austin Courts' Amnesty Program Allows People With Warrants To Avoid Jail And Fees | KUT Radio, Austin's NPR Station

Anyone who has outstanding warrants with Austin's municipal courts or downtown community court can get their fees waived and settle up with the city…