UA Students Hosting Warrant Help Event

There’s a real issue affecting thousands of people across Tuscaloosa, and now there’s a free opportunity to start fixing it.

Students from The University of Alabama’s Blackburn Institute are hosting a Community Warrant Clinic on Saturday, April 18 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at First Baptist Church on Greensboro Avenue. The goal is simple. Help people clear Failure to Appear and other low level municipal warrants before they turn into bigger problems.

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Tuscaloosa currently has more than 15,000 outstanding warrants. Many of them come from minor things like traffic violations, but the impact can be serious. These warrants can lead to arrests and make it harder for people to get jobs, secure housing, or even reinstate their driver’s license.

According to a press release, this clinic is designed to remove those barriers before they create long term consequences.

“When minor violations prevent someone from working, driving, or securing housing, it impacts entire families,” said Blackburn Institute student Jai Ivy Raines, according to the press release. “We want to make an accessible and realistic solution.”

At the clinic, legal professionals and community partners will be on site providing assistance at no cost. The location was also chosen intentionally to make it easier for people to attend, especially those who may face transportation challenges.

This effort is part of the Daniel Community Scholars program, where students focus on real issues impacting Alabama communities and build solutions that can continue beyond a single event.

If you think you may have a warrant or just want to get clarity on your situation, this is one of those opportunities you don’t want to ignore. Registration is encouraged, but you can still show up and get help.

For more information or to sign up, you can call (205) 523-4663 or visit the registration link.