Politics & Government
Gwinnett Recorder's Court Offers Amnesty Program
Anyone who owes for traffic tickets from 1983 can settle up during the month of March.
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA – Owe for traffic tickets and worried you’ll get stopped by the cops and arrested? This is one worry easy to alleviate. Individuals who have outstanding traffic citations in Gwinnett County Recorder’s Court issued as far back as 1983 can settle their cases without additional penalty during March.
The Gwinnett County Recorder’s Court announced an amnesty program that gives these individuals an opportunity to resolve their cases from March 1-31. The $25 bench warrant fee will be waived during the amnesty period, and the bench warrant recalled for those who pay their fines during the month. They will also receive forms to reinstate their expired driver’s license if it was suspended for their failure to appear in court.
The Gwinnett County Recorder’s Court is located at 115 Stone Mountain St. in Lawrenceville. Fines can be paid at the Recorder’s Court from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Bring a copy of the citation or citation numbers if possible.
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“We will work with these individuals to clear their cases, but all legal requirements must be followed,” said Clerk of Court Jeff West in the announcement. “Individuals must appear in person and be prepared to present identification and sufficient personal information to locate their case.”
For those that have outstanding cases and do not take advantage of the amnesty program, the bench warrant will continue in effect, and they will be subject to arrest.
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For more information on the amnesty program, visit www.gwinnettcourts.com or contact West at 770-619-6115.
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