Safe Surrender Day Returns April 23, 2024

Hamilton County Juvenile Court has scheduled its second “Safe Surrender Day,” designed to give people with an outstanding juvenile warrant the opportunity to address the charge and make a fresh start.

The next Safe Surrender Day is Tuesday April 23 from 8:30am to 3pm at 800 Broadway. Anyone with an outstanding juvenile delinquency warrant is strongly encouraged to participate.

The Court’s first Safe Surrender day on Jan. 9, 2024 resulted in eight juveniles, with a total of 22 active warrants coming to Court to proactively address their issues.

Juveniles, and adults with outstanding juvenile warrants, limit their options to do things like get a job, go to school, or rent an apartment. Clearing the warrant eliminates the limitations and stress this puts on the individual as well as their family.

Here’s what you need to know:

• Come to the first floor of Hamilton County Juvenile Court, 800 Broadway, on Tuesday April 23 between 8:30am and 3pm.
• Additional Court staff will be on site, including a Spanish interpreter beginning at 1:30pm.
• Snacks and bus tokens will be available.
• If you believe you are innocent this is your chance to work with a public defender and make your case. Not addressing the charge will not make it go away.
• Reach out to the Hamilton County Public Defender’s Office at 513-946-3700 anytime if you have questions about your case.
• If you don’t want to wait until April 23, come to 800 Broadway, 2020 Auburn Ave., or any police station any day or time, to address your situation. We are here to help you.

Please know that while turning yourself in does not guarantee immediate release, you will be positioning yourself to proactively and positively resolve your case and move forward, free of the limitations that come with an outstanding warrant.

To contact Juvenile Court with questions, call 513-946-9417 or 513-946-9461.