How to clear unpaid citations, warrants in Austin
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Those with unpaid citations and/or outstanding warrants were encouraged to come and take care of them without the threat of arrest during the Austin Municipal Court (AMC) 2025 Warrant Amnesty program.
No appointments are needed for the program, which runs from March 31 to April 25. However, the program only applies to active cases in front of AMC or the Downtown Austin Community Court.
“No officers will be sent out to take defendants into custody, and those who come to any Austin Municipal Court or Community Court location voluntarily will not be arrested,” AMC said.
Judges and prosecutors are available to review cases, discuss options, and issue appropriate orders, according to AMC.
AMC said payment plans, community service, or hardship waivers are available for those who qualify.
“Individuals who resolve active warrants will have warrant fees waived; however, they must contact the court to take advantage of this program,” AMC said.
For Municipal Court cases, individuals should arrive at the main location at 6800 Burleson Road, Building 310, Suite 175 during the following times.
- Monday - 8:30 to 11 a.m. & 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
- Tuesday - 8:30 to 11 a.m. & 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
- Wednesday - 8:30 to 11 a.m. & 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
- Thursday - 8:30 to 11 a.m., 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., 6 to 8 p.m.
- Friday - 8:30 to 11 a.m. & 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
For those who do not need to speak to a judge or prosecutor, visit the substation located at 2121 West Parmer Lane, Suite 116, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Those with Downtown Austin Community Court cases should arrive at the Community Court, located at 505 Barton Springs Road, Monday through Friday from 9:30 to 11:15 a.m. and 1:30 to 3:45 p.m.
According to AMC, during the 2024 Warrant Amnesty program, 1,988 outstanding warrants were cleared, and 14,466 civil parking citations were terminated.