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The Facts You Should Know About the Texas Warrant Roundup
The Texas Warrant Roundup, also known as "The Great Texas Warrant Roundup", was initiated by the Texas Department of Public Safety to try and collect outstanding debt owed to the state from unpaid traffic fines and outstanding warrants. It usually begins around mid to late February and lasts right through the month of March and is conducted on a yearly basis. It’s a massive statewide enforcement effort that includes over 300 counties with the bulk of the warrants coming from past due traffic violations and overdue fines. The Warrant Roundup is the largest operation to date in the United States with the intent to collect on outstanding warrants. The state highly encourages those citizens with unpaid violations to go to the town hall or court to pay their fines in person before the Texas Roundup begins.
It’s important to note that if you have an outstanding warrant for a criminal offense you risk being arrested instantly if you show up at the local courthouse and state you want to satisfy your warrant. This rule of arresting on the spot applies even more so during the Texas Warrant Roundup. Your best bet is first to seek the advice of a criminal lawyer, one who knows the laws governing Texas arrest records. A criminal attorney will be able to assist you in handling the record in your best interests, possibly reducing your fines and any prison time you may encounter. A criminal lawyer will help you approach the Texas court system in the right manner and can help you post bond to suspend an arrest warrant if necessary.
Texas law enforcement officials take the Warrant Roundup very seriously. The police do not care how they get you into custody. They have no problem arresting you in your own home, at your place of work, or some other public area. By the time the Texas Warrant Roundup is over thousands of Texas citizens will have been arrested and ordered to pay millions of dollars in fines. It’s nearly impossible to hide from the law during the Texas Warrant Roundup. It’s important to find out if you live in Texas whether or not you have a warrant in your name. As stated previously these warrants are mostly for unpaid fines. There is no reason to go to jail for an unpaid violation that could be easily resolved with a payment.
Law enforcement officers who carry out the Texas Warrant Roundup are not only looking for those who have unpaid traffic fines. They are also looking for anyone with an outstanding warrant which includes misdemeanors and felonies. Misdemeanors are criminal offenses of a lesser severity, but will most likely yield a jail sentence in addition to fines. Examples of misdemeanors are petty theft, simple assault, trespassing, vandalism, reckless driving, to name a few. Felonies are the most severe of crimes with a definite prison sentence and include sexual assault, murder, rape, grand theft, and other violent crimes. If you have a criminal warrant in your name you will definitely be at the top of the list once the Warrant Roundup begins.
Texas Warrant Roundup Phases
The Texas Warrant Roundup is carried out in two phases. This is to encourages any person with an unpaid fine to come forward and pay up before the roundup period begins. The phases are explained below. If you ignore or fail to resolve any warrants in your name by the time the Texas Roundup begins then your name will be on the list as having an active warrant with the state. If you happen to come into contact with the law for any other reason the police will search your name for an active warrant and you will surely be brought to jail. Since you have the option to clear your name with the state before the Roundup starts, it’s wise to do so. You will avoid an unwanted arrest and maybe even lower your fines.
PHASE 1 – In this phase, counties of Texas will contact citizens through mail or email sending notices to people with active warrants. This is known as the “grace period” which starts before the Texas Warrant Roundup begins. The are a few reasons this step is taken. One is to alert people who have outstanding warrants in their name so they can have the option of responding ahead of time and also to inform them of the consequences if the warrant isn’t resolved before the Warrant Roundup starts. If you receive such a notice, know for sure you have unpaid parking fines, or have a warrant in your name you are highly encouraged to take advantage of this period.
If you received a notice telling you that you have fines to pay or a warrant in your name, it will instruct you on who to contact in the respective court and how to pay any outstanding fines. If you decide to do this, make sure to get a receipt for any transaction to prove you actually paid the fines in question.
PHASE 2 – Phase 2 of the Great Texas Warrant Roundup officially begins once the “grace period” is over. This can last several weeks usually starting in February and continuing right through March. If you have any unpaid fines or outstanding warrants, you can be arrested on the spot if you come into contact with the law for any other reason. All law enforcement officers will have access to a database filled with people who are wanted by the state. Let’s say you get pulled over for running a red light. When the police run your license against their database they will see you have a warrant and will have no choice but to arrest you and bring you into custody. You will be brought to court before a judge to answer for the outstanding warrant(s). In addition to risking jail time, anyone with an unpaid fine or warrant during the Texas Warrant Roundup can have a hold placed on the renewal of their vehicle registration or license until the warrant is resolved. If you have an outstanding warrant in Texas, the best thing to do is come forward and satisfy the debt as soon as possible to clear your name, or hire a lawyer to help you, even if the Warrant Roundup has already begun.
What To Do If You Are Stopped During The Texas Warrant Roundup
If you get pulled over by the police while driving or stopped by police on the street or any other place the one thing you want to remember is to cooperate. Fighting back against law enforcement is never a good idea. Show the officer you’re willing to surrender by doing what they ask and not giving them any reason to provoke further action. Being respectful towards a law officer may help you to avoid additional charges on top of the charge you already have against you. The last thing you want is more trouble if you have a record for a previous incident. Try your best to stay calm and non-reactive. That way police will not have to use force against you. If they take you into custody you will have your chance to get a lawyer later on and plead your case in due time. At the time of arrest is not the time to do so.
If you’re driving and a police car comes up behind you with the flashing lights and a siren, you want to slow down and pull over as soon as it’s safe. Remember to stay in your vehicle unless the police specifically instruct you to get out. It’s a good idea to place both hands on the steering wheel or somewhere visible. This signifies to the police that you are not threatening to them and willing to surrender. Also, it tells police you aren’t trying to conceal a gun, weapon or any drug paraphernalia. It’s important you don’t make any sudden moves.Those types of actions may be misinterpreted as defensive behavior which can lead to law enforcement reacting and using force against you. If the police officer asks for your license and registration, kindly give it to him or her. They are asking for this information so they can go back into their police cruiser and check your background record. Any warrants you have will be revealed. As stated before, during the Warrant Roundup any outstanding warrants that show up in your name will yield an automatic arrest.
The Texas Warrant Roundup, also known as "The Great Texas Warrant Roundup", was initiated by the Texas Department of Public Safety to try and collect outstanding debt owed to the state from unpaid traffic fines and outstanding warrants. It usually begins around mid to late February and lasts right through the month of March and is conducted on a yearly basis. It’s a massive statewide enforcement effort that includes over 300 counties with the bulk of the warrants coming from past due traffic violations and overdue fines. The Warrant Roundup is the largest operation to date in the United States with the intent to collect on outstanding warrants. The state highly encourages those citizens with unpaid violations to go to the town hall or court to pay their fines in person before the Texas Roundup begins.
It’s important to note that if you have an outstanding warrant for a criminal offense you risk being arrested instantly if you show up at the local courthouse and state you want to satisfy your warrant. This rule of arresting on the spot applies even more so during the Texas Warrant Roundup. Your best bet is first to seek the advice of a criminal lawyer, one who knows the laws governing Texas arrest records. A criminal attorney will be able to assist you in handling the record in your best interests, possibly reducing your fines and any prison time you may encounter. A criminal lawyer will help you approach the Texas court system in the right manner and can help you post bond to suspend an arrest warrant if necessary.
Texas law enforcement officials take the Warrant Roundup very seriously. The police do not care how they get you into custody. They have no problem arresting you in your own home, at your place of work, or some other public area. By the time the Texas Warrant Roundup is over thousands of Texas citizens will have been arrested and ordered to pay millions of dollars in fines. It’s nearly impossible to hide from the law during the Texas Warrant Roundup. It’s important to find out if you live in Texas whether or not you have a warrant in your name. As stated previously these warrants are mostly for unpaid fines. There is no reason to go to jail for an unpaid violation that could be easily resolved with a payment.
Law enforcement officers who carry out the Texas Warrant Roundup are not only looking for those who have unpaid traffic fines. They are also looking for anyone with an outstanding warrant which includes misdemeanors and felonies. Misdemeanors are criminal offenses of a lesser severity, but will most likely yield a jail sentence in addition to fines. Examples of misdemeanors are petty theft, simple assault, trespassing, vandalism, reckless driving, to name a few. Felonies are the most severe of crimes with a definite prison sentence and include sexual assault, murder, rape, grand theft, and other violent crimes. If you have a criminal warrant in your name you will definitely be at the top of the list once the Warrant Roundup begins.
Texas Warrant Roundup Phases
The Texas Warrant Roundup is carried out in two phases. This is to encourages any person with an unpaid fine to come forward and pay up before the roundup period begins. The phases are explained below. If you ignore or fail to resolve any warrants in your name by the time the Texas Roundup begins then your name will be on the list as having an active warrant with the state. If you happen to come into contact with the law for any other reason the police will search your name for an active warrant and you will surely be brought to jail. Since you have the option to clear your name with the state before the Roundup starts, it’s wise to do so. You will avoid an unwanted arrest and maybe even lower your fines.
PHASE 1 – In this phase, counties of Texas will contact citizens through mail or email sending notices to people with active warrants. This is known as the “grace period” which starts before the Texas Warrant Roundup begins. The are a few reasons this step is taken. One is to alert people who have outstanding warrants in their name so they can have the option of responding ahead of time and also to inform them of the consequences if the warrant isn’t resolved before the Warrant Roundup starts. If you receive such a notice, know for sure you have unpaid parking fines, or have a warrant in your name you are highly encouraged to take advantage of this period.
If you received a notice telling you that you have fines to pay or a warrant in your name, it will instruct you on who to contact in the respective court and how to pay any outstanding fines. If you decide to do this, make sure to get a receipt for any transaction to prove you actually paid the fines in question.
PHASE 2 – Phase 2 of the Great Texas Warrant Roundup officially begins once the “grace period” is over. This can last several weeks usually starting in February and continuing right through March. If you have any unpaid fines or outstanding warrants, you can be arrested on the spot if you come into contact with the law for any other reason. All law enforcement officers will have access to a database filled with people who are wanted by the state. Let’s say you get pulled over for running a red light. When the police run your license against their database they will see you have a warrant and will have no choice but to arrest you and bring you into custody. You will be brought to court before a judge to answer for the outstanding warrant(s). In addition to risking jail time, anyone with an unpaid fine or warrant during the Texas Warrant Roundup can have a hold placed on the renewal of their vehicle registration or license until the warrant is resolved. If you have an outstanding warrant in Texas, the best thing to do is come forward and satisfy the debt as soon as possible to clear your name, or hire a lawyer to help you, even if the Warrant Roundup has already begun.
What To Do If You Are Stopped During The Texas Warrant Roundup
If you get pulled over by the police while driving or stopped by police on the street or any other place the one thing you want to remember is to cooperate. Fighting back against law enforcement is never a good idea. Show the officer you’re willing to surrender by doing what they ask and not giving them any reason to provoke further action. Being respectful towards a law officer may help you to avoid additional charges on top of the charge you already have against you. The last thing you want is more trouble if you have a record for a previous incident. Try your best to stay calm and non-reactive. That way police will not have to use force against you. If they take you into custody you will have your chance to get a lawyer later on and plead your case in due time. At the time of arrest is not the time to do so.
If you’re driving and a police car comes up behind you with the flashing lights and a siren, you want to slow down and pull over as soon as it’s safe. Remember to stay in your vehicle unless the police specifically instruct you to get out. It’s a good idea to place both hands on the steering wheel or somewhere visible. This signifies to the police that you are not threatening to them and willing to surrender. Also, it tells police you aren’t trying to conceal a gun, weapon or any drug paraphernalia. It’s important you don’t make any sudden moves.Those types of actions may be misinterpreted as defensive behavior which can lead to law enforcement reacting and using force against you. If the police officer asks for your license and registration, kindly give it to him or her. They are asking for this information so they can go back into their police cruiser and check your background record. Any warrants you have will be revealed. As stated before, during the Warrant Roundup any outstanding warrants that show up in your name will yield an automatic arrest.