Time to clear the slate in Dunwoody without breaking the bank. The city's Municipal Court is hitting the reset button this summer, launching an amnesty program for those with overdue traffic fines or active bench warrants for ducking court appearances. It's a two-month window, starting June, offering a chance to make things right with the law — minus the extra penalties or the specter of handcuffs.
Officials are pitching this as a straight deal, "This is an opportunity to get a fresh start and clear your case without the concern of being arrested or paying additional late fees or court costs," said Norlaundra Huntington, the Dunwoody Municipal Court Clerk, heart set on seeing the court's backlog shrink, according to the city's announcement. It's an olive branch to the community, one that might ease the day-to-day anxiety of those waiting for the other shoe to drop.
Want to get in on the action? Take a stroll to the Municipal Court house on 4800 Ashford Dunwoody Road, but only on Mondays, Tuesdays, or Fridays. Doors open at 8:30 a.m. and you’ve got until 4:30 p.m. to make your peace. Pay up, and they'll scrub those contempt fees from your record. And if the law says you've still got to face a judge, they'll hand you a new date, clear your warrant, and wave goodbye to those warrant fees.
There's no catch, but there's also no room for checks — personal ones, at least. Cash, money orders, cashier checks, and plastic (as long as it's Visa or MasterCard) are the order of the day. So, if your wallet's set, don't hesitate too long; a clean slate's rarely this cheap. For more info before you go, dial up 678.382.6973 and get the lowdown direct from the source. According to the city's announcement, it's no hustle, just a helping hand to those looking to lighten their legal load.
