District Court offers amnesty program

The 24^TH Judicial District Court of Polk County, City of Mena, City of Grannis is holding an amnesty program, beginning March 2, 2022, thru April 15, 2022. They will not take calls for this program on Tuesdays, as that is our court dates.

The program is a one-time program to provide relief to individuals who have found themselves in violation of a court-ordered obligation because they were unable to pay. The program offers waivers of warrants to individuals upon payments of fines and cost in full. Amnesty will only apply to individuals who call or appear in person at the District Court Clerk’s office, during regular business hours, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

All Contempt Failure to comply with court order and or pay fines as directed by the courts, Failure to Appear on traffic charges, and Failure to appear on Non-Mandatory Criminal will be eligible for this program.

If an individual’s license has been suspended by Arkansas Driver Services for non-payment of fines or failure to appear, the suspension will be lifted upon payment in full. The individual is still required to pay any and all reinstatement fees charged by the State to reinstate the driver’s license.

Payment will be accepted by credit cards, cash, cashier’s checks, money orders and a personal check on an Arkansas bank. If you write a personal check, we will hold your driver’s license suspension until your check clears the bank.

If you would like to set up a pay plan, you will have to appear in court before the Judge.

For any and all questions, please contact the District Court Clerk’s office.

Court Contact Information: 479-394-3271 or 479-394-8140

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