Cherokee County

Woodstock Municipal Court offers amnesty during the month of May

WOODSTOCK, Ga. — Anyone who has delinquent tickets or has failed to appear in court on misdemeanor charges in Woodstock may get a lucky break this month.

May 2023 has been designated amnesty month by the City of Woodstock Municipal Court.

In those cases, those cited prior to May 2023 are eligible to be granted amnesty by the court.

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“We understand that everyone has different circumstances,” court officials said. “By offering an amnesty month, we hope it will encourage individuals to resolve their case.”

Woodstock Municipal Court last offered amnesty in April 2022 and was deemed to be a success.

During the month of May, a defendant will be able to pay the cost of a citation, failure to appear charges will be dismissed, and arrest warrant fees will be waived in cases that are not a mandatory court appearance.

If a defendant cannot pay the cost of the citation, they will be allowed to post the failure to appear fee and sign for a new court date to have the case placed back on the court calendar.

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The offer of amnesty does not extend to probation warrants or felony cases.

Amnesty month ends Wednesday, May 31 at 5 p.m.

Municipal Court Services is open Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Payments may be made in person at Woodstock Municipal Court, 12453 GA-92, Woodstock, Georgia, 30188, or by phone at 770-592-6025 opt. 9.

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