Justice just got a little more accessible in Fort Worth, as the city's Municipal Court rolls out its Warrant Forgiveness initiative. Citizens with outstanding citations can swing by the Court in the Community event, slated for 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Feb. 10 at Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church, located at 1901 Amanda Ave. The court is looking to extend a helping hand to those who've let their fines pile sky-high, offering solutions that won't have them looking over their shoulders for the fuzz, according to the City of Fort Worth.
This olive branch is part of the city's Safe Harbor program which promises that anyone with the courage to step forward can quickly resolve their cases without the fear of being slapped with cuffs. With 50 slots reserved in advance and 70 open for walk-ins, you might want to dial 817-392-6700 pronto for a chance to clear your name. "I encourage anyone who has an outstanding citation with the Fort Worth Municipal Court to contact us immediately so we can provide options to move those cases to a final resolution," Court Director William Rumuly said, as per the City of Fort Worth.
Beyond just settling scores with the law, the event will serve as a one-stop shop for locals in a bind, offering job placement, legal advice, and rent assistance. Goodwill North Central Texas will be there to get job seekers back on their feet with their no-cost employment programs. Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas is also on board, ready to untangle the legal woes in civil matters from family law to bankruptcy. For those sweating over late rent or utility bills, the City of Fort Worth EnVision Center and Community Action Partners are the go-to folks to hash out a plan to get those utilities humming and roofs over heads again, without the crippling back payments.
The event exclusively caters to Fort Worth residents hounded by Class C criminal cases, such as those pesky traffic tickets, municipal ordinance violations, and other citations issued by the very court now extending its hand. No booby traps here—Fort Worth assures its Safe Harbor status means you can walk into any court location worry-free about warrant arrests.
