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Gadsden magistrate explains court services, youthful-offender sealing and annual amnesty day
Summary
Shannon Veil, a magistrate in Gadsden City’s court system, described services available to residents — online driving classes, youthful-offender sealing sent to Montgomery, warrant assistance, bond types and an annual amnesty program held each March.
Gadsden City — Shannon Veil, a magistrate in Gadsden City’s court system, outlined the court’s routine services and programs during a short "Meet the Staff" interview produced by the mayor’s office.
Veil said the programs aim to reduce long-term consequences from minor infractions and to guide residents through warrants, bonds and court procedures.
"We do actually offer a youthful offender status and that's gonna be for the young ones that are 21 and younger," Veil said, describing an option for first-time offenders age 21 and under. "And what that means is is we're gonna send it to Aaliyah in Montgomery and their case will be…
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