About Begin Again
Begin Again gives New Yorkers a safe and convenient way to resolve outstanding Criminal Court summons warrants. A summons warrant can be issued when someone does not respond to a Criminal Court summons or appear in Criminal Court as directed. Leaving a summons warrant unresolved can create the risk of arrest and other problems later. At Begin Again, the Court and defense attorneys are available on site to help people address eligible summons warrants in a supportive setting.
Event Details
COME RESOLVE YOUR CRIMINAL COURT SUMMONSES AND SUMMONS WARRANTS DATED BEFORE SEPTEMBER 10, 2026
Saturday, October 3, 2026
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Bridge Street AME Church
277 Stuyvesant Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11221
Sponsored by Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez with Congressman Hakeem Jeffries
Activities for the entire family health resources and more
Eligible Criminal Court Summonses and Summons Warranta
THE COURT AND DEFENSE ATTORNEYS WILL BE AVAILABLE TO RESOLVE ELIGIBLE CRIMINAL COURT SUMMONSES AND SUMMONS WARRANTS, INCLUDING THOSE FOR:
- Consumption of Alcohol in Public
- Riding a Bicycle on the Sidewalk
- Littering
- Loitering
- Disorderly Conduct
- Being in the Park after Closing
- Trespassing
- Unleashed Dog
- Making Unreasonable Noise
- And More
COME AND RESOLVE YOUR CRIMINAL COURT SUMMONSES AND RELATED SUMMONS WARRANTS DATED BEFORE SEPTEMBER 10, 2026
In addition to offering participants support as they navigate the process of resolving their warrants, we will also host a neighborhood resource fair outside the Church during the hours of the event. We have received the commitment of many local community-based organizations that will be present to offer vital information related to job training, legal issues, and health.
Pre-Register
Pre-registration is encouraged but is not required to attend Begin Again. Pre-registering can help expedite the handling of your matter.
Contact Information
For more information call (718) 250-3888 or email communityaffairs@brooklynda.org
Frequently Asked Questions
1. I am a Brooklyn resident, but I received a Criminal Court summons in another borough. Can I have my warrant vacated at Begin Again?
Yes. If you have an eligible Criminal Court summons warrant issued in New York City, you can have it addressed at Begin Again. Warrant holders from all five boroughs are eligible to attend.
2. I am not a Brooklyn resident and I did not receive my Criminal Court summons in Brooklyn. Can I have my warrant vacated at Begin Again?
Yes. If you have an eligible Criminal Court summons warrant issued in New York City, you can have it addressed at Begin Again. Warrant holders from all five boroughs are eligible to attend.
3. I received a letter in the mail stating that I have a summons warrant. Does this mean that I have to come to Begin Again?
You are not required to attend Begin Again. Those who received a letter from the courts did so based on the Office of Court Administration’s records indicating an open Criminal Court summons warrant. Eligible low-level Criminal Court summons warrants can be resolved at Begin Again. Letter holders will receive expedited admittance to the courtroom site.
4. Will only letter holders receive expedited admittance to the courtroom?
No. You can pre-register for expedited admittance atwww.BrooklynDA.org/BeginAgain. Pre-registration is encouraged but is not required to attend.
5.I have not received a letter about Begin Again. May I still attend?
Yes. Most low-level Criminal Court summons warrants qualify. Pre-registration is encouraged because it can help expedite the handling of your matter, but it is not required.
6. I lost my summons. Can I still attend?
Yes. The Court will have access to eligible Criminal Court summons matters dated before September 10, 2026.
7. I have a transit-related summons. Can I have it resolved at Begin Again?
It depends on the type of summons. A Transit Adjudication Bureau Notice of Violation must be resolved through the MTA Transit Adjudication Bureau. A Criminal Court summons arising from a transit incident may be eligible for Begin Again.
8. I have a Criminal Court summons warrant for an offense that is not listed on the flyer. Can I still have my warrant cleared at Begin Again?
Most low-level Criminal Court summons warrants qualify, even if the offense is not listed on the flyer.
9. My Criminal Court summons case has been resolved, but it has never been cleared from my record. Can this issue be addressed at Begin Again?
Attorneys from the Legal Aid Society will be on site and can counsel you as to your best course of action.
10. What happens if I have a more serious offense on my record? Can I come to Begin Again?
Attorneys from the Legal Aid Society will be on site and can counsel you as to how you can handle your misdemeanor or felony warrant.
11. I have been re-arrested multiple times for summons-related warrants on my record. Does this arrest history exclude me from Begin Again?
No. Your arrest history will not prohibit you from attending Begin Again.
12. What other resources are available at Begin Again events?
Resources available on site relate to healthcare, job training, education, legal assistance and general social-service assistance.
13. I received a Criminal Court summons very recently and my court date has not yet passed. Can I address the summons at Begin Again?
For the October 3 Begin Again event, eligible Criminal Court summonses dated before September 10, 2026, will be heard by the Court.
14. Do I need to bring identification with me to Begin Again?
Yes. You will need a form of photo identification.
15. Can I address someone else’s warrant at Begin Again?
No. The Court will only consider cases where the individual in question is present.
16. Can I bring family members with me to Begin Again?
Only those with Criminal Court summons matters are allowed in the Begin Again courtroom. Family members are welcome on the rest of the event grounds, including the resource fair.
17. I am an undocumented immigrant. Can I come to Begin Again?
Yes. Your immigration status will not prevent you from having your eligible low-level Criminal Court summons warrant resolved at Begin Again.
18. What documentation will I receive after my summons warrant is resolved at Begin Again?
You will receive a disposition letter from the Court showing that your summons warrant has been vacated and the disposition of the underlying Criminal Court summons. It may take several days for court records to be updated. In the interim, keep the disposition letter with you.
For all other questions please call (718) 250-3888 or email communityaffairs@brooklynda.org.