Court in the Community (Spanish Captions) - August 8th, 2026 | City of Fort Worth

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Councilwoman Elizabeth Beck and Chief Judge Simon Gonzales of the City of Fort Worth are hosting a special Court in the Community event designed to help residents resolve outstanding legal issues without fear of arrest. Taking place on Saturday, August 8th from 9:00 a.m. to noon at the Southwest Community Center located at 6300 Welch Avenue, this gathering specifically addresses Class C misdemeanor citations pending in Fort Worth Municipal Court, which include traffic violations and code or ordinance infractions. The event is structured as a safe harbor opportunity where individuals with warrants can appear voluntarily to discuss their cases rather than facing immediate detention upon arrival. The primary goal of the forum is to offer eligible participants alternatives that may reduce financial burdens through community service options or fine reductions based on an individual's ability to pay. To support attendees in navigating these resolutions, several key agencies will be present at the venue, including Goodwill of North Central Texas for employment resources and assistance with fines, as well as representatives from the Fort Worth Envision Center and Community Action Partners who can provide additional social services. This collaborative approach ensures that those attending have access to a comprehensive network of support aimed at helping them move forward legally and financially after their citations are addressed. For those unable to attend the Saturday event or seeking further details, the Municipal Court remains open for appointments between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. daily at its location on Throckmorton Street. The public is encouraged to visit the official website fortworthtexas.gov/municipalcourt or call the court directly during business hours at 817-392-6700 for more information regarding their specific cases and eligibility requirements. Judge Gonzales emphasizes that anyone with pending citations can utilize either the regular court sessions or this special event to clear their records, making it a crucial opportunity for community members to resolve legal matters in a supportive environment.

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Hi, >> [music] >> I'm Councilwoman Elizabeth Beck, and I'm here today with the city of Fort Worth Chief Judge [music] Simon Gonzales. And we're here today to talk about the upcoming court in the community warrant forgiveness event [music] at 6300 Welch Avenue 76133 Saturday August [music] 8th from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Now judge, tell me who should come to our event? >> Well, anyone [music] who has outstanding citations or citation and warrant pending in the Fort Worth Municipal Court may appear at the Municipal Court or any of these court in the community warrant forgiveness events to resolve their citations and may be eligible for alternatives such as community service or a reduction in their fines based on their ability to pay. The Fort Worth Municipal Court is a safe [music] harbor court meaning that anyone who has citations and warrant may appear at the Municipal Court or at this warrant forgiveness event without [music] fear being arrested on the warrant. This event is solely for Class C misdemeanor citations pending in the Fort Worth Municipal Court such as traffic violations, code or ordinance violations, or any [music] penal code violations issued by means of a citation. >> Thank you, Judge. What other services are [music] agencies do we expect to be at this event? >> Well, the the Goodwill of North Central Texas will be there as well as the Fort Worth Envision Center and Community Action Partners. >> That's great. Can you tell the public [music] how they can get more information about this particular event? >> They may always visit our website at fortworthtexas.gov/municipalcourt [music] or they can contact the court during business hours at 817-392-6700. [music] >> So, let me ask, what if they can't come out on August 8th? What options do they have? [music] >> They can always come down to the Municipal Court located 1000 Throckmorton between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. >> Thank you so much, Judge. [music] I hope that you will come out and join us at our warrant forgiveness event August 8th [music] from 9:00 to noon at the Southwest Community Center located at 6300 Welch Avenue Fort [music] Worth, Texas 76133.