FW: The Atlanta Municipal Court Launches 2016 Warrant Amnesty Program

[Winslow, Cleta]

 

The City of Atlanta Municipal Court announced today the launch of the warrant amnesty program. This program offers amnesty to individuals facing arrest and other penalties due to delinquent traffic tickets, city ordinance or misdemeanor violations, and waives contempt fees for failure-to-appear. The program begins on April 1, 2016 and ends on May 13, 2016.

 

"Our goal is to ensure that we have licensed and lawful drivers on city streets. We want to work with the public to reach these goals in innovative and amenable ways,” said Ryan Shepard, Municipal Court Administrator. “This program creates an opportunity for people to voluntarily resolve outstanding cases in a fair and efficient manner.”

 

The program is available to individuals with citations issued before January 1, 2015. Court sessions will be held weekdays at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. on a first-come, first-serve basis. The Court will offer signups for these sessions starting at 7 a.m. each day for same day service.

 

The court will also hold three special sessions during non-traditional hours:

 

·        Wednesday evenings, April 6 and 20 at 6:00 p.m.

·        Saturday, April 16 at 10:00 a.m.

 

Signup for the special session on Saturday, April 16 begins at 8:00 a.m. Individuals who wish to clear penalties and warrants under this program are encouraged to arrive early. When the amnesty period ends remaining outstanding warrants will be rigorously enforced.

 

For more information about the Municipal Court please visit court.atlantaga.gov or call 404.954.7914