Court in the Community at Pilgrim Valley Missionary Baptist Church

Fort Worth Municipal Court is hosting a Court in the Community-Warrant Forgiveness event from 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, May 30, at Pilgrim Valley Missionary Baptist Church, 4800 S. Riverside Drive.

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.”

View a video featuring District 8 Councilmember Chris Nettles and Chief Judge Simon Gonzalez:

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Other walk-up services that will be available on site

Goodwill North Central Texas. Employment opportunities, job placement services, one-on-one career counseling, job readiness skills training, including resume writing, interviewing skills and job search techniques, at no cost. For more information, contact 817-332-7866 or go to Goodwill’s website.

City of Fort Worth EnVision Center. Learn about EnCAP Case Management — offering tuition assistance for short-term training and one-on-one support to help participants gain job skills, learn about finances, find employment and achieve long-term financial stability. Get more information online or call 817-392-2519.

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.

Photo: Municipal Court personnel will be available May 30 to assist residents with their cases.

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