Tap In Center
Missed a court date? The Tap In Center is a free service offering warrant resolution assistance.
Tap In Center coordinators work with attorneys, judges, and clerks in participating courts to request a warrant recall on behalf of an individual. If the request is granted, the warrant will be canceled and the individual will be issued a new court date to appear.
We are able to assist in these locations only:
Felony or Misdemeanor Charges
- St. Louis City
- St. Louis County
Ordinance Charges (such as traffic)
- City of St. Louis
- Florissant
- Kirkwood
- Manchester
- Richmond Heights
- University City
- Webster Groves
We can also help you learn about your case status, enroll you in Missouri's court reminder system, and connect you with additional resources to set you up for success.
Text, call, email, or visit us at either location.
This unique partnership brings together St. Louis County Library, the Missouri State Public Defender’s Office, St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, The Bail Project, City of St. Louis Circuit Attorney’s Office, and the 22nd Judicial Circuit Pretrial Services.
Please note that the attorneys associated with the Tap In Center may only assist in facilitating a warrant recall request as part of the Tap In Center program. The attorneys cannot provide full legal representation through this program.
Frequently Asked Questions
The St. Louis County Tap In Center assists in recalling warrants issued due to missing a court date (aka a bench warrant) in the following courts:
- St. Louis County Circuit Court (felony and misdemeanor cases only)
- St. Louis City Municipal Court
- Florissant Municipal Court
- Kirkwood Municipal Court
- Manchester Municipal Court
- University City Municipal Court
- Webster Groves Municipal Court
The City of St. Louis Tap In Center assists in recalling warrants issued due to missing a court date (aka a bench warrant) in the City of St. Louis Circuit Court.
No! All services provided through the Tap In Center are provided free of charge to patrons.
No! You can apply for assistance online by completing an intake form. You can also text or call the Tap In Center at 314-669-6185 or email TapInSTL@gmail.com for assistance.
No, but the following information would be helpful to have:
- Current mailing address
- Case number(s) for the warrant(s) you are seeking assistance with
- Dated documentation for circumstances that prevented you from attending court (hospitalization, treatment facility, incarceration, etc)
No. The Tap In Center is limited to assisting patrons with warrant-related issues. We cannot provide assistance for other areas of law.
No, working with the Tap In Center does not guarantee that your warrant will be recalled. This decision can only be made by the Court and is determined on a case-by-case basis. The role of the Tap In Center is to submit a warrant recall request to the Court on your behalf, advocate for the warrant to be lifted, and, if granted, inform you of your new court date. Since the Tap In Center launched in September 2020, the Tap In Center has recalled over 10,000 warrants.