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12-06-2025
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How you can clear warrants without arrest risk
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – The Judges of the Shreveport City Court and ShreveportCity Marshal announced a special 'Amnesty Day'. This day will provides individuals with outstanding warrants the chance to resolve their issues and receive new court dates without being arrested. More Shreveport News On Saturday, June 21, 2025, the Amnesty Day event will allow eligible individuals with warrants issued by the Shreveport City Court to have those warrants recalled. Once a warrant is recalled, any bond set will be temporarily suspended. After promising to return, the individual will be allowed to leave and will receive a new court date and be notified before leaving the courthouse. Judge Emily Merckle shares that she is aware of the hurdles some may face in taking care of unresolved issues. 'We understand that sometimes circumstances prevent individuals from addressing theircourt matters in a timely fashion, Amnesty Day is a proactive effort by the Shreveport City Court to help people take a positive step towards resolving their cases.' When: Saturday, June 21, 2025, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Where: Shreveport City Court, 1244 Texas Ave, Shreveport, LA Eligibility: The Shreveport City Marshal may recall active warrants on unadjudicatedFailure to Appear warrants and Execution of Sentence warrants. Exclusions: This amnesty does not apply to warrants issued for the charges ofDomestic Abuse Battery, Battery of a Dating Partner, DWIs, and Probation warrants. This event provides amnesty from the immediate execution of the eligible warrant and an opportunity for a new court date. It does not grant amnesty from prosecution for any underlying offense, nor does it waive any fines, fees, costs, or restitution owed, which will be addressed at the new court date. Judge Merckle hopes that residents will embrace the chance to resolve their warrants. 'We encourage anyone with an eligible outstanding warrant to take advantage of this opportunity to clear their name and receive a new court date without the immediate fear of arrest on that warrant.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
06-06-2025
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Amnesty Day to be held this month by the Shreveport City Marshal's Office. Here's what you need to know
The Shreveport City Marshal's Office is hosting its annual amnesty day later this month. On Saturday, June 21, the Shreveport City Marshal's Office will host its annual Amnesty Day from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Shreveport City Courthouse. This will allow anyone who has outstanding warrants through the Shreveport City Court to have their warrants recalled and a new court date scheduled without fear of being arrested or additional fees. Also, anyone with delinquent fines can get a new payment schedule. According to the marshal's office, this is only for warrants and fines issued through Shreveport City Courts. Warrants that involve Domestic Abuse Battery, Battery of a Dating Partner, DWI's and probation will not be recalled and must post a bond. Marshal James Jefferson encourages anyone who thinks that they may have an outstanding warrant or delinquent fines to take advantage of this opportunity. Individuals must come in person with their ID. More: Three more escaped New Orleans inmates have been caught, while two still remain at large Makenzie Boucher is a reporter with the Shreveport Times. Contact her at mboucher@ This article originally appeared on Shreveport Times: Amnesty Day to be held this month by the Shreveport City Marshal's Office. Here's what you need to know
