San Antonio Municipal Court is throwing open its doors for two arrest-free Saturdays so people with outstanding traffic and Class C misdemeanor warrants can sort things out in person without getting hauled off. Weekend sessions will run from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 21 and Saturday, Feb. 28, while regular weekday hours stay Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The expanded sessions are part of the court's annual Warrant Resolution Campaign, as reported by KENS5. Court officials say individuals who appear in person on Class C warrants will not be arrested. "Our annual Warrant Resolution Campaign gives people the chance to work with our judges and staff to resolve their citations without the fear of arrest," Municipal Court Presiding Judge Carla Obledo said.
How to check your citation
The court's site includes a Traffic/Criminal Case Search that lets residents confirm citation and warrant status and see whether a case can be handled online. As outlined by the City of San Antonio, many traffic, civil and parking citations may be resolved quickly through the Court's Online Payment System.
When staffing and extra hours begin
The Municipal Court said it will increase staffing beginning Feb. 16 to handle additional walk-in volume during the campaign, according to SASpeakUp. The campaign runs through late February and is designed to give people who cannot make weekday hours a chance to appear before a judge without fear of arrest if they come in person.
What to bring and what to expect
No appointment is necessary to resolve Class C warrants, and the court offers free on-site parking for visitors, the city says. The Municipal Court is located at 401 S. Frio St., and people who cannot attend in person may be eligible for virtual dockets or quick online payment options through the court's systems.
Why the push matters
Clearing minor warrants can prevent fines and other penalties from snowballing into bigger problems that affect employment and housing, Presiding Judge Obledo said. The campaign helped resolve roughly 14,000 warrants last year, which court officials say shows demand for easier, arrest-free access to resolution services, per the Houston Chronicle.
For more information about the campaign and to check eligibility for virtual sessions or online resolution, see the Municipal Court's resources or contact [email protected]. Bring your citation number and any documentation about finances or hardship if you plan to appear in person.
