Elberta Police Offer April Amnesty for Municipal Court Warrants

Residents can resolve outstanding warrants during special court session

Mar. 20, 2026 at 12:00am

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The Elberta Police Department and Elberta Municipal Court are giving residents a chance to resolve outstanding warrants during the month of April. The initiative, called Amnesty April, aims to reduce the town's warrant backlog. Residents with active warrants can go to Elberta Town Hall to be processed, with options for new payment plans or rescheduled court dates.

Why it matters

This amnesty program provides an opportunity for Elberta residents to clear their records and avoid further legal issues, while also helping the municipal court system address its backlog of outstanding warrants. It reflects the town's efforts to work with the community and find solutions to address minor legal issues.

The details

Residents with capias warrants, related to unpaid fines, will be processed and offered a new payment plan. Individuals with failing to appear warrants will be processed, released on a signature bond and assigned a new court date. Warrants for other charges will result in processing at Foley Jail, followed by a scheduled court date with bond requirements and release. The special court session will be held on April 13 at 2 p.m., with check-in starting at 1 p.m.

  • The Amnesty April initiative was announced on March 20, 2026.
  • The special court session will be held on April 13, 2026 at 2 p.m.

The players

Elberta Police Department

The local law enforcement agency in Elberta, Alabama that is offering the Amnesty April program.

Elberta Municipal Court

The local court system in Elberta, Alabama that is working with the police department to process outstanding warrants during the Amnesty April program.

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What’s next

Residents with questions can contact the Elberta Police Department or the Elberta Municipal Court to learn more about the Amnesty April program and how to participate.

The takeaway

This amnesty program demonstrates Elberta's commitment to working with the community to address minor legal issues and provide opportunities for residents to resolve outstanding warrants without further penalties. It reflects a collaborative approach between the police and the courts to find solutions that benefit both the town and its residents.