07/06/2022 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/06/2022 09:25
Beginning July 1 and continuing through September 30, 2022, Reno Municipal Court is offering warrant forgiveness to most defendants with outstanding traffic and/or minor misdemeanor warrants.
To take advantage of this opportunity, individuals with active warrants must call Reno Municipal Court (775-334-2290) and pay the original fine and related fees in full, including collection and late fees, using a credit card. Defendants may also go to the courthouse, located at 1 South Sierra Street, to have their financial obligation converted to community service.
Upon receipt of payment, the associated warrant(s) will be canceled and all warrant fees will be dismissed. Dismissal of these fees can potentially save the defendant over $250 per warrant.
"I encourage the public to take advantage of this opportunity," said Chief Judge Shelly O'Neill. "An active warrant may result in the defendant's arrest; the outstanding amount owed may also be submitted to a private collection agency (which will affect the defendant's credit rating); may cause the suspension of the defendant's driver's license; and may appear on the defendant's criminal history report thus affecting his or her ability to gain employment. Now is the time to solve this problem to avoid those potentially negative consequences."
Following the conclusion of this warrant forgiveness program, an aggressive push to serve warrants will be conducted by the Reno Municipal Court's Marshal Unit. Warrant service will result in the defendant's arrest, which may take place at any time and any location, including the defendant's home, school, or workplace. Warrant forgiveness will not be offered after September 30, 2022.
This warrant forgiveness program only applies to warrants issued by Reno Municipal Court. Reno Municipal Court cannot resolve warrants issued by other courts or jurisdictions. All individuals are encouraged to contact those jurisdictions directly to discuss possible warrant resolution.