• About Us
  • Paper Locations
  • Contact
Hispanic News | Shirley Ann Flower Shop
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
MEDIA KIT
African American News and Issues
63 °f
Houston
  • National
  • Local
  • Opinion
  • Sports
  • Education
  • Health
  • Politics
  • Announcements
  • Afram TV
  • Events
  • Entertainment
No Result
View All Result
African American News and Issues
  • National
  • Local
  • Opinion
  • Sports
  • Education
  • Health
  • Politics
  • Announcements
  • Afram TV
  • Events
  • Entertainment
No Result
View All Result
African American News and Issues
No Result
View All Result
Home Community

Clear those delinquent cases! Spring Amnesty Program underway

aframnews by aframnews
4 months ago
in Community, Local, News
0
Clear those delinquent cases! Spring Amnesty Program underway
74
SHARES
1.2k
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedIn

HOUSTON – The City of Houston Municipal Courts Department has announced the start of their Fresh Start Spring Amnesty Program. For the next three weeks, certain delinquent cases will be discounted to help citizens save money while resolving outstanding cases.

You might also like

Is TSU An Ebony Tower?

Celebrating Black Fatherhood Excellence Houston Morehouse Alumni 10th Annual Father’s Day Brunch

Congressman Al Green and the LGBTQIA+ Community

“This Spring ‘Let’s Do It Again!’ we encourage you to begin with a fresh start and a clean slate, if you have delinquent case(s) with the City of Houston, you are urged to come forward and take advantage of these discounted rates,” said Judge J. Elaine Marshall, Director and Presiding Judge of the Municipal Courts Department. “We are here to assist with Amnesty-eligible cases that were delinquent on or before February 1, 2020. Start fresh and put the past behind you by taking care of your delinquent cases, if you have questions, please call us – we are here to help.”

The Amnesty Program will begin, Friday, February 28, 2020 at 8 a.m. and ends Saturday, March 21, 2020 at 11:59 p.m.  Any defendant who voluntarily appears at any Municipal Court location during the amnesty period will be permitted to resolve all of their eligible delinquent cases, including Failure to Appear (FTA) cases, and will not be subject to arrest.

Cases eligible for amnesty include cases that were delinquent on or before February 1, 2020. Only the defendant named in the citation or their attorney can participate in the Amnesty Program.  Bonding companies, friends, relatives and spouses cannot make an amnesty request on behalf of someone else.

The Amnesty Program does not apply to a defendant that is in custody, previously adjudicated cases, parking citations, administrative violations, bond forfeitures or civil cases. Individuals may call the Houston Helpline by dialing 3-1-1 or 713-837-0311 for questions about whether their specific case(s) is amnesty eligible.  Defendants may take advantage of the Amnesty Program by phone, US Mail or in person at any Municipal Court location.

For additional information about Municipal Courts or court cases, please visit the website at www.houstontx.gov/courts, or call the Houston Helpline at 3-1-1 or 713-837-0311, if outside of Houston.

####

2020 Amnesty Program FAQs

Why are you doing this?
To resolve cases for which all other means of resolution have been unsuccessful and to assist the citizens of Houston with any lingering outstanding Municipal Court issues.

When does Amnesty begin?
The Amnesty Program begins Friday, February 28, 2020 at 8am and ends Saturday, March 21, 2020 at 11:59pm.

What kinds of cases are eligible for Amnesty rates?
Most delinquent traffic and non-traffic citations that were delinquent on or before February 1, 2020 will be eligible for Amnesty discounts. Parking citations and Administrative violations are not eligible for Amnesty. Citizens may call 3-1-1 to find out if they have eligible Amnesty cases.

What do I do if I have a delinquent parking citation?
Parking citations are not eligible for Amnesty. For additional information or assistance regarding paying your parking citation, please dial 3-1-1 or 713.837.0311.

How can I find out if I have warrants?
Dial Houston’s Helpline at 3-1-1, visit the website at www.houstontx.gov/courts or come in person to any City of Houston Municipal Court location.

What are my options if I find out that I have warrants?
You may pay the fines at the applicable Amnesty rates if your cases qualify. You may also be able to post a bond and have your case(s) reset for a new court date. You always have the option to seek legal advice from an attorney or come to any City of Houston Municipal Court location to speak with a judge.

If I come to court to pay, will I be arrested?
No.  The City Houston Municipal Courts will not arrest individuals who visit our courthouse to inquire about their delinquent cases.  We encourage everyone to come in voluntarily to resolve their cases.

If I want to pay for my delinquent cases/warrants, what are my payment options?
Payment options are as follows: Phone (3-1-1, 713-837-0311), U.S. Mail, or In-Person at any City of Houston Municipal Court location.

What forms of payment do you accept?
We accept cash, checks, money orders, American Express, Discover, MasterCard and Visa.

After I pay, how long will it take to clear my driving record through DPS?
The City of Houston Municipal Courts Department will forward the information to DPS upon payment of your case(s). Please allow 5 to 7 business days for your driving record to clear through DPS.

Tags: City of Houston
Share30Tweet19
aframnews

aframnews

Recommended For You

Is TSU An Ebony Tower?

by Bobby E Mills, PhD
June 28, 2022
0
Is TSU An Ebony Tower?

By: Bobby E. Mills, PhD TSU was created to serve the Black community March 3, 1947. In 1973 the 63rd Legislature designated TSU as a Special Purpose Institution...

Read more

Celebrating Black Fatherhood Excellence Houston Morehouse Alumni 10th Annual Father’s Day Brunch

by aframnews
June 27, 2022
0
Celebrating Black Fatherhood Excellence Houston Morehouse Alumni 10th Annual Father’s Day Brunch

By: Crystal LaShan For ten years, the Houston Morehouse Alumni Association (HMAA) has produced first-class celebrations of Black Fatherhood. Young black boys need to see successful Black Male...

Read more

Congressman Al Green and the LGBTQIA+ Community

by aframnews
June 26, 2022
0

(Houston, TX) – On Saturday, June 25, 2022, Congressman Al Green, a proud ally of the LGBTQIA+ community, released the following statement in commemoration and celebration of June as LGBTQIA+...

Read more

TSU: A Special Case

by aframnews
June 25, 2022
0
TSU: A Special Case

By: Bobby E. Mills, PhD In 1973, TSU (Texas Southern University) was granted a “Special Purpose Institutional Designation” by the Texas Legislature for urban programming. This legislative designation...

Read more

Third Ward Our Home

by Crystal LaShan
June 25, 2022
0
Third Ward Our Home

By: Crystal LaShan THIRD WARD-Despite Mayor Turner’s quick knockdown of the Historic District Ordinance, several residents of Third Ward wanted to express their love of Third Ward and...

Read more
Next Post

Fans upset after Kobe's parents barely acknowledged during memorial

Latest Articles

Is TSU An Ebony Tower?

Is TSU An Ebony Tower?

June 28, 2022
NNPA and Transformative Justice Coalition Announce National GOTV Campaign Targeting 10 Million More Black Voters

NNPA and Transformative Justice Coalition Announce National GOTV Campaign Targeting 10 Million More Black Voters

June 27, 2022
Justice Clarence Thomas and the Conservative Supreme Court Have Fanned the Flames of Racism in America

Justice Clarence Thomas and the Conservative Supreme Court Have Fanned the Flames of Racism in America

June 27, 2022

NEED PAST ISSUES?

Search our archive of past issues Receive our Latest Updates
* indicates required
  • Local
  • National
  • Community
  • Education
  • Politics
  • COVID-19
  • Entertainment
  • Lifestyle
  • Sports

ARTICLES

  • Local
  • National
  • Community
  • Education
  • Politics
  • COVID-19
  • Entertainment
  • Lifestyle
  • Sports

CONNECT WITH US

  • Home
  • Advertise With Us
  • Contact

OTHER PUBLICATIONS

  • Hispanic News
  • Shirley Ann’s Flower Shop
African American News and Issues

African American News & Issues
6130 Wheatley St
Houston, TX 77091
(713) 692-1892

Subscribe To Our Newsletter

Copyright © 2022. African American News & Issues. All rights reserved. Private Policy | Terms of Use |

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • National
  • Local
  • Opinion
  • Sports
  • Education
  • Health
  • Politics
  • Entertainment
  • Announcements
  • Events
  • Afram TV
  • Contact

Copyright © 2022. African American News & Issues. All rights reserved. Private Policy | Terms of Use |

Are you sure want to unlock this post?
Unlock left : 0
Are you sure want to cancel subscription?