The act of clearing up a pesky municipal citation rarely carries the weight of civic ritual, but for Dallas residents with unresolved tickets, this weekend began an irregular opportunity. You get to walk into court and walk out clean, with “no risk of arrest,” according to the City of Dallas.
The Dallas Municipal Court at 2014 Main Street held weekend amnesty hours today and yesterday, March 7–8, from 8 a.m. to noon. But it is part of a broader two-week program running through March 12 that allows residents to resolve up to “six violations per person each day,” according to the city’s press release. A valid photo ID is required at check-in. The city notes that “Family Violence, Juvenile, and Civil Citation cases will not be processed during these events.”
Weekday hours resume Monday, March 9 through March 12, with split sessions from 7:30 to 10 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. — a schedule that accommodates working residents who may have avoided the courthouse for precisely the reasons the amnesty is designed to dissolve. The program, which the city initially announced on February 18, reflects the municipal court’s ongoing effort to cut down a forever-growing backlog while lowering barriers for residents.
For additional details, residents can contact the Dallas Municipal Court at 214-670-0109 or access the court’s live chat.