Austin Reminds Residents Warrant Amnesty Period To End

The 2019 Austin Municipal Court and Downtown Community Court Warrant Amnesty Program ends Feb. 28.

Thousands have already taken advantage of the Warrant Amnesty Program this month, according to the city of Austin.

Individuals who resolve active warrants will have warrant fees waived; however, they must contact the court to take advantage of this program. No officers will be sent out to take defendants into custody during this time frame, and those who come to any Austin Municipal Court or Community Court location voluntarily will not be arrested.

This program applies only to active cases in front of the Austin Municipal Court or Downtown Austin Community Court.

There are multiple walk-in dockets scheduled Mondays through Fridays during the amnesty period. Judges are available at the walk-in dockets for people to address their cases. No appointments are needed during these walk-in dockets.

Downtown location, 700 E. 7th St.

Monday

• 8:30 to 11 a.m.
• 1:30 to 3:45 p.m.

Tuesday

• 8:30 to 11 a.m.
• 1:30 to 3:45 p.m.

Wednesday       

• 8:30 to 11 a.m.
• 1:30 to 3:45 p.m.

Thursday         

• 8:30 to 11 a.m.
• 1:30 to 3:45 p.m.
• 6 to 8:30 p.m.

Friday 

• 8:30 to 11 a.m.
• 1:30 to 3:45 p.m.

Community Court, 719 E. 6th St.

• 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday

Options are available for individuals who are not able to pay immediately, including payment plans, community service, or waivers for those who qualify. The last court date during the amnesty period is Thursday, Feb. 28.

If an individual does not need to speak to a judge, they can visit a substation during operating hours:

North Substation, 12425 Lamplight Village (south of Parmer Lane)
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday
 
South Substation, 5700 Manchaca Road @ Stassney Lane
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday
  
There are two mobile court sessions remaining. Individuals are encouraged to come to the sessions address their outstanding cases and ask questions and receive information on how to resolve their obligations with court, including all options that may be available to them. Judges, Court Clerks, and Spanish interpreters will be present during all sessions.