Mar 23, 2026 | 2:41 pm
The Austin Municipal Court (AMC), in partnership with the Austin Community Court, has announced the return of its Warrant Amnesty Program for 2026 — an initiative designed to help individuals resolve outstanding warrants and unpaid parking citations without fear of arrest or hefty consequences.
The program will run from March 23 through April 17, and will give Austinites a limited-time opportunity to address unresolved legal matters in a supportive and accessible environment.
The major difference with the initiative, according to Court Operations Manager Joseph Mateo, is that there are more resources to handle more cases, and there is a better chance of getting fees waived. It also avoids sending an officer to come pick a person up on a warrant, which the city hasn’t done in years…