AUSTIN, Texas -- The City of Austin is offering amnesty for people who've been issued a warrant, but that amnesty doesn't last long. 

Between this Friday and March 4, people with active warrants will have warrant fees waived, officers will not take them into custody and they won't be arrested if they go to any court voluntarily. The program is only for active cases in front of the Austin Municipal court or Downtown Austin Community Court.  

However, you need to contact the court first to be part of the program. There are several walk-in dockets scheduled Monday thru Friday and no appointment  needed.