FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Feb. 13, 2009
City of Dallas to join forces in Statewide Warrant Round-Up
Officers will be arresting people in Dallas who have outstanding warrants
Dallas – People who fail to pay their outstanding warrants could be in for a rude awakening on March 7. That’s when the City of Dallas will join law enforcement agencies from across Texas for the 2009 Statewide Warrant Roundup. Officers will arrest people with outstanding fines pending before their respective municipal courts.
Persons with outstanding City citations can avoid arrest by appearing in person at the Lew Sterrett Justice Center Lobby, 111 W. Commerce, from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. seven days a week or by visiting 106 S. Harwood between 7:30 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, (wheelchair access is at 2014 Main Street). Citations can also be paid online at
http://www.dallascityhall.com/courts/court_online_payments.html.
Payment options are available, including making full payment or a suitable arrangement for full payment. Defendants with hardship situations can also discuss payment and payment options by calling (214) 670-0109 or toll free (866) 835-2305.
“The City of Dallas is serious about clearing warrants and pleased to be part of this statewide effort,” said Court and Detention Services Director Gloria López Carter. “We hope those with outstanding warrants will heed our warning and act now to avoid arrest.”
The 2009 Roundup will again focus on violators with outstanding Class C misdemeanor fines; most of which are traffic-related. Next week, the City of Dallas will notify approximately 72,000 persons with outstanding citations warning them to pay their fines or risk going to jail.
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