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Metro court offers amnesty for overdue tickets, court date warrants for limited time

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If you have an old traffic ticket or a bench warrant for missing a court date in Dunwoody, there is a new chance to clear things up without worrying about getting arrested.

Dunwoody Municipal Court will run an amnesty program throughout October and November for people with past-due traffic citations or active bench warrants tied to failure-to-appear cases.

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Court officials said the program is designed to help people resolve outstanding violations and lower the risk of arrest.

Norlaundra Jackson, Dunwoody Municipal Court clerk, said the program gives people a safe and responsible way to clear warrants and failure-to-appear violations without fear of arrest.

Jackson said it also helps people address suspended driver’s licenses and resolve court matters that may be holding them back.

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People can visit Dunwoody Municipal Court at 4800 Ashford Dunwoody Road on Mondays, Tuesdays or Fridays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

If someone pays all fines in full, the court will waive related contempt fees. If a court appearance is required, staff will set a future court date and clear outstanding warrants and warrant fees at that time.

The court accepts cash, money orders, cashier’s checks and credit cards, but not personal checks.

For more information, call Dunwoody Municipal Court at (678) 382-6973

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