County Offices Closed Monday January 20th for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. District Courts and Jury service will close on Tuesday, January 21st. The Emergency Operations Center (EOC) activates Sunday at 8:00 AM for hazardous weather. Stay updated on road conditions and resources, and be careful during icy weather.
Deputy D. Garcia
The Constable’s Office serves as the designated custodial agency for criminal warrants issued by the Justice Court. These warrants encompass a variety of offenses, including but not limited to:
- Traffic Violations
- Issuance of Bad Checks (amounts less than $50)
- Failure to Attend School / Truancy
- Minors in Possession of Alcohol or Tobacco
- Disorderly Conduct
- Failure to Appear in Court
- Theft by Check (amounts over $50)
- Class C Misdemeanor Charges
Our dedicated Warrant Division takes proactive measures by sending out courtesy post-cards to the last known address of defendants with outstanding warrants. These post-cards inform the individuals about their warrant status and provide clear instructions on how to resolve the issue at hand. If we do not receive any response from the defendant within one to two weeks, the warrants are then entered into a comprehensive statewide database, accessible to law enforcement agencies throughout the region. It is crucial to understand that any interaction with law enforcement following this could result in arrest.
Additionally, our Warrant Division conducts periodic “warrant roundups.” During these operations, specialized units are deployed to specific areas, focusing their efforts on apprehending individuals with outstanding warrants. These targeted initiatives have proven highly effective, and we anticipate future operations along these lines.
Moreover, the Justice Court has previously offered “amnesty” periods, allowing individuals with outstanding warrants to approach the court without the fear of immediate arrest, facilitating an opportunity to settle their warrants peacefully. For details regarding upcoming amnesty periods, we encourage contacting the Justice Court directly.
If you suspect you have an outstanding warrant issued by our agency, please reach out to us at 281-341-4548 or get in touch with the Justice of the Peace at 832-471-2550 for further assistance.