Fort Worth Municipal Court extends opportunity to resolve citations
Published on June 21, 2023
Fort Worth Municipal Court is hosting a Court in the Community/Warrant Forgiveness event from 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, June 24, at Northside Community Center, 1100 N.W. 18th St.
Who’s it for: Anyone who has outstanding citations with the Fort Worth Municipal Court is invited to appear at a municipal court location or Court in the Community event, without fear of arrest for their cases. Attendees can resolve their outstanding cases and may be eligible for alternatives such as community service or a reduction in their fine based on ability to pay.
Fifty reserved spots and 70 walk-in spots are available. To register or for more information, call 817-392-6700.
"Court in the Community/Warrant Forgiveness is an excellent opportunity for folks to deal with their Fort Worth citations. Please come and see us on June 24,” said Chief Judge Danny Rodgers.
“I want to encourage any persons who know or believe they might have outstanding citations with our Court to contact us at 817-392-6700 so we can help them to move those cases to a final resolution,” said Court Director William Rumuly “We are a Safe Harbor Court, meaning we do not arrest persons who come voluntarily to see us on their outstanding cases.”
View a video about the event featuring District 2 Councilmember Carlos Flores and Deputy Chief Judge Simon Gonzalez:
Community partners offering additional services
The City of Fort Worth EnVision Center, Community Action Partners and Goodwill North Central Texas will also be onsite to help with rent, past-due rent, utilities and past-due utility payments.
To learn more about the EnVision Center and related services, contact Suzanne Richards by email or at 817-392-2591.
Goodwill North Central Texas will be available with employment opportunities, job placement services, one-on-one career counseling and job readiness skills training, including resume writing, interviewing skills and job search techniques. Services are available at no cost, and appointments are not needed. To learn more about Goodwill’s services, go online or call 817-332-7866.
Court in the Community FAQ
Q: Is this only for Fort Worth citations?
A: Yes, for any Class C criminal case filed with the Court such as traffic violations, ordinance violations and penal code violations through the issuance of a citation.
Q: What is Safe Harbor?
A: Fort Worth is a Safe Harbor Court, meaning residents can always visit a Fort Worth Municipal Court location without fear of arrest for outstanding warrants issued by the Fort Worth Municipal Court.
Q: What if my Fort Worth case has been referred to a collection agency?
A: Residents can still participate in the Warrant Forgiveness program.
Q: Where can I get more information?
A: To learn more about this initiative and other court information, go online or call the Court during business hours at 817-392-6700.
Photo: Attendees can meet with a municipal court judge to resolve outstanding cases on June 24.
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