Politics & Government

Duluth Municipal Court Launches Amnesty Program

The court is offering a first-time program to address the need to close pending cases with outstanding failure to appear warrants.

Press release from the City of Duluth:

Jan. 23, 2023

The City of Duluth Municipal Court has launched a Citation Amnesty Program. The Court is offering this first-time program to address the need to close pending cases with outstanding failure to appear (FTA) warrants.

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The program invites those with FTA warrants to contact the Court to pay outstanding fines or schedule a court appearance before a judge to dispose of their case. No late fees would be imposed in these cases and payment plans will be available for cases that are heard in court.

The Honorable Charles L. Barrett, III commented, “people have begun to take advantage of the program and we anticipate a positive response during the program’s duration.”

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If you have an outstanding failure to appear warrant, license suspension or late fee from the City of Duluth, you are encouraged to take advantage of the amnesty program. This program runs now through April 30, 2023.

Citizen questions about the Amnesty Program can be directed to the Duluth Municipal Court at amnesty@duluthga.net or by calling 880.623.2771.


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