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Visit Betsy Price Community Center for Court in the Community
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Fort Worth Municipal Court is hosting a Court in the Community–Warrant Forgiveness event on March 7, 9 a.m.–noon at Betsy Price Community Center, 8375 Blue Mound Road.
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HighHigh significance — major decision, large financial impact, or broad community effectAny Fort Worth resident with an outstanding Class C citation should consider attending the March 7 event or calling 817-392-6700 before then. The 120-person cap is first-come, first-served, so early arrival is advisable. Wraparound services for housing and employment assistance will also be on site.
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MediumMedium significance — notable action worth trackingThe 120-person capacity cap raises a verifiable question: how large is Fort Worth's outstanding Class C warrant backlog, and how does one-day event capacity compare to total unresolved cases? The Safe Harbor policy is also worth confirming as a codified court rule rather than a discretionary practice.
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Open source →Fort Worth Municipal Court is hosting a Court in the Community-Warrant Forgiveness event from 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, March 7, at Betsy Price Community Center, 8375 Blue Mound Road.
Who’s the event for: Anyone who has outstanding citations with the Fort Worth Municipal Court is invited to appear at a municipal court location or Court in the Community event, without fear of arrest for their cases. Attendees can resolve their outstanding cases and may be eligible for alternatives such as community service or a reduction in their fine based on ability to pay.
At the event, as many as 120 people can be seen on a first-come, first-served basis with a Class C criminal case filed with the court, such as traffic violations, ordinance violations and penal code violations. For more information, call 817-392-6700.
“I encourage anyone who has an outstanding citation with the Fort Worth Municipal Court to contact us immediately so we can provide options to move those cases to a final resolution,” said Court Director William Rumuly. “We are a Safe Harbor Court, meaning we do not arrest persons who come voluntarily to see us on their outstanding cases.”
Court in the Community FAQ
Q: Is this only for Fort Worth Municipal Court citations?
A: Yes, 120 people can be seen on a first-come, first-served basis with a Class C criminal case filed with the Court such as traffic, ordinance and penal code violations.
Q: What is Safe Harbor?
A: Fort Worth is a Safe Harbor Court, meaning residents can always visit a Fort Worth Municipal Court location without fear of arrest for outstanding warrants issued by the Fort Worth Municipal Court.
Q: Where can I get more information?
A: To learn more about this initiative and other court information, go online or call the Court during business hours at 817-392-6700.
Community partners offering additional services
Fort Worth Envision Center and Community Action Partners will provide information on rental, utility, tuition and job-search assistance provided by the Fort Worth Neighborhood Services Department. To learn more, contact Suzanne Richards at 817-392-2591.
Goodwill North Central Texas will be available with employment opportunities, job placement services, one-on-one career counseling and job readiness skills training, including resume writing, interviewing skills and job search techniques. Services are available at no cost, and appointments are not needed. To learn more about Goodwill’s services, go online or call 817-332-7866.
Photo: Municipal Court personnel will be on hand at the Betsy Price Community Center on March 7.
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