El Paso County Attorney Jo Anne Bernal today reminded hot check writers with outstanding arrest warrants who want to avoid the publication of their name that they need to pay their outstanding balances in full by Friday, May 28, 2010.
On Monday, May 31, 2010, the County Attorney's Office will publish in the El Paso County’s web page, and with local media outlets the names and addresses of more than 3,600 individuals with outstanding hot check warrants.
The current amnesty period to pay your outstanding balances without fear of being arrested runs through Monday, June 7, 2010. Individuals who pay their outstanding balances during the amnesty period will avoid arrest during an upcoming county-wide warrant round-up being coordinated by the County Attorney’s Office with the assistance of the El Paso Sheriff’s Office, the Texas Department of Public Safety, local constables and the Fort Bliss Military police. Additionally, by paying their outstanding balances during the amnesty period, they will save money by avoiding the payment of various fees, such as court costs, attorney fees, and the cost of posting a bond after arrest.
Residents with outstanding hot check warrants can make their payments in person at the following locations:
El Paso County Courthouse
500 E. San Antonio, room 503 (5th floor)
Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m
El Paso County Ysleta Annex
9521 Socorro Rd., Suite A-3
Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m
Forms of payment accepted include most credit cards, money orders, cashiers checks, and cash; those paying cash will have to bring the exact amount (cashiers can't give change).
In addition, residents can make payments online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week through "Hot Check E-pay," by visiting the El Paso County Attorney's Office web-page at HYPERLINK "http://www.epcounty.com/CA" www.epcounty.com/CA.
For more information regarding hot check payments and balances please contact the El Paso County Attorney's Office Hot Check Unit at 546-2051 or visit the El Paso County Attorney's Office web site at: HYPERLINK "http://www.epcounty.com/CA" www.epcounty.com/CA.
There are currently more than 3,600 names in the County's hot checks warrants list who owe local merchants more than $3.3 million dollars. During last fiscal year (2008-2009) the Hot Check Unit collected 1.2 million dollars in outstanding hot checks. Since Friday May 14, 2010 when the amnesty period was announced, the County Attorney's Office has collected over $16,000 from 87 hot check writers.
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Garage Sale Season City Reminds Citizens to Brush Up on Rules to Avoid Violations
El Paso, Texas – Now that the warm weather has arrived bringing with it garage sale season, the City of El Paso Environmental Services Department would like to remind citizens about regulations pertaining to garage sales.
Yard or garage sales are limited to three times per calendar year at the same residential location. Each sale may not last more than two consecutive days.
If you plan to promote your garage sale using signage remember:
- Signs may be displayed on private property with the owner’s consent;
- It is prohibited to place yard or garage sale signs on utility poles, street signs or street medians;
- Temporary garage sale signage is allowed on the parkway, the strip of land between a sidewalk and a street, but only between the hours of 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. (Remember to remove your signs to avoid a violation);
- Temporary garage sale signage must be free-standing and made of wood, metal, plastic, or hardboard no larger than 5 square feet and no greater than 36 inches in height.
Garage sale violations are punishable by a Class C misdemeanor, which carries a fine of up to $500. Court costs may apply.
Citizens may report code violations by calling (915) 599-6290 or using on-line services available through www.elpasotexas.gov/environmental_services.
Learn more about city ordinances by clicking on the El Paso Municipal Code link at www.elpasotexas.gov/virtual.asp. Garage sales are part of Title 20.
Yard or garage sales are limited to three times per calendar year at the same residential location. Each sale may not last more than two consecutive days.
If you plan to promote your garage sale using signage remember:
- Signs may be displayed on private property with the owner’s consent;
- It is prohibited to place yard or garage sale signs on utility poles, street signs or street medians;
- Temporary garage sale signage is allowed on the parkway, the strip of land between a sidewalk and a street, but only between the hours of 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. (Remember to remove your signs to avoid a violation);
- Temporary garage sale signage must be free-standing and made of wood, metal, plastic, or hardboard no larger than 5 square feet and no greater than 36 inches in height.
Garage sale violations are punishable by a Class C misdemeanor, which carries a fine of up to $500. Court costs may apply.
Citizens may report code violations by calling (915) 599-6290 or using on-line services available through www.elpasotexas.gov/environmental_services.
Learn more about city ordinances by clicking on the El Paso Municipal Code link at www.elpasotexas.gov/virtual.asp. Garage sales are part of Title 20.
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