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‘Get on with their lives’: DeKalb County sheriff offering warrant relief through May

DEKALB COUNTY, GA. — A unique offer is on the table for people with warrants for misdemeanor charges in DeKalb County.

The sheriff’s office is holding its warrant relief program every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday through the end of May.

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“It’s understandable that people are apprehensive about turning themselves in to law enforcement authorities under any circumstances,” sheriff Melody Maddox said. “Those who did, however, realize the advantage of being able to get on with their lives while they wait for their day in court.”

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The program allows people who have outstanding arrest warrants for certain misdemeanor offenses a chance to surrender but avoid being jailed. When they turn themselves in voluntarily, they can receive an unsecured judicial release – a free bond.

The program runs from 8 a.m. until 11 p.m. at the DeKalb County jail on Memorial Drive.

To determine if you have eligible misdemeanor charges or if there is a warrant for your arrest, you can email warrantrelief@dekalbcountyga.gov.

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