Corpus Christi Offers Warrant Amnesty Until End of February

Municipal court warrants can be cleared without jail time during two-week grace period.

Published on Feb. 17, 2026

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Corpus Christi is offering a two-week amnesty period through February 28 for people with outstanding municipal court warrants or fees. During this time, individuals can visit the municipal court to clear their warrants or set up a payment plan without fear of being jailed. The warrant roundup enforcement will then begin on March 1.

Why it matters

This amnesty period provides an opportunity for Corpus Christi residents with minor municipal violations to resolve their cases without facing jail time, which can have significant consequences for individuals and families. It also aims to reduce the city's outstanding warrant backlog before the more aggressive enforcement begins.

The details

To take advantage of the amnesty, people must visit the Corpus Christi municipal court. Those who cannot afford to pay their fines in full can work with court staff to set up a payment plan. The warrant roundup enforcement will commence the following day on March 1, after the two-week grace period ends.

  • The amnesty period runs from February 16 to February 28, 2026.
  • The warrant roundup enforcement begins on March 1, 2026.

The players

Corpus Christi Municipal Court

The local court system in Corpus Christi, Texas that is offering the warrant amnesty period and will be conducting the subsequent warrant roundup enforcement.

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What’s next

After the amnesty period ends on February 28, the Corpus Christi Police Department will begin actively searching for and arresting individuals with outstanding municipal court warrants as part of the warrant roundup enforcement.

The takeaway

This amnesty program provides a valuable opportunity for Corpus Christi residents to resolve minor legal issues without facing the threat of jail time, helping to reduce the city's warrant backlog and giving people a chance to get their lives back on track.