EAST POINT - Nearly 70 people showed up last April to take advantage of the city's amensty program.
The city took in some $14,000 from people who wanted to clear up overdue fines, according to city officials.
East Point hopes people take advantage of this year's program again.
The six-day program starts today and wraps up on Monday, April 15, 2012. The municipal court will be open from 8 AM - 12 PM on Saturday, April 13, and 8 am - 6 pm Monday through Friday during the Amnesty period.
To avoid any additional collection charges or unwanted arrest, individuals should make use of the amnesty program, said city news release.
A person with an outstanding ticket, the judge may waive additional “failure to appear” fines . Those who have had their licenses previously suspended may get a release from the Court Department upon payment of fines.
If you have an active probation with the City of East Point and a warrant has been issued for your arrest you are encouraged to contact the probation department to discuss your case during this amnesty period.
Following the program, the court will turn over responsibility for collection of all unpaid fines to a collection agency and warrants to the Police Department for service.
For more information call 404.559.6250 or check web site.
