Tap in Center

St. Louis County Library partners with several justice-involved organizations to provide a Tap In Center to help individuals recall bench warrants and connect with local support services.

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, MacArthur Foundation Safety & Justice Challenge, City of St. Louis Circuit Attorney’s Office, and the 22nd Judicial Circuit Pretrial Services. 
 

St. Louis County Tap In Center

Tuesdays, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
SLCL–Florissant Valley Branch

195 New Florissant Rd., S.
Florissant, MO 63031-6796

Phone: 314-669-6185
Email: TapInSTL@gmail.com

City of St. Louis Tap In Center

Wednesdays, 5:30-7:30 p.m. 
SLPL–Central Library

1301 Olive Street
St. Louis, MO 63103

Phone: 314-669-1853
Email: TapIn2STL@gmail.com

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. 
 

St. Louis County Tap In Center

The St. Louis County Tap In Center can assist with recalling warrants issued due to missing a court date in these courts only: 

  • St. Louis County Circuit Court (felony and misdemeanor cases only)
  • St. Louis City Municipal Court
  • Florissant Municipal Court
  • University City Municipal Court

If you have a bench warrant issued by the courts listed above, please complete an intake form for the St. Louis County Tap in Center so we can learn how to best assist you.

The St. Louis County Tap In Center is open every Tuesday from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the St. Louis County Library–Florissant Valley Branch.

Individuals can show up in person, call 314-669-6185 or email TapInSTL@gmail.com for assistance.

 

At the Tap In Center, individuals can:

  • Meet with an attorney about warrant resolution assistance 
  • Learn their case status and court date information
  • Apply for a public defender
  • Access pretrial support services through The Bail Project, like court reminders and transportation assistance
  • Enroll in a program to receive court reminders
  • Get assistance navigating the court process

 

Intake Form

SLCL–Florissant Valley Branch
Tuesdays, 6:00-8:00 p.m. 

Phone: 314-669-6185
Email: TapInSTL@gmail.com

City of St. Louis Tap In Center

The City of St. Louis Tap In Center can assist with recalling warrants issued due to missing a court date in the City of St. Louis Circuit Court (felony and misdemeanor cases only). 

The City of St. Louis Tap In Center is open every Wednesday from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the St. Louis Pubic Library–Central Library. 

Individuals can show up in person, call 314-669-1853 or email TapIn2STL@gmail.com for assistance.

If you have a bench warrant issued by the City of St. Louis Circuit Court, please complete an intake form for the City of St. Louis Tap In Center so we can learn how to best assist you.

 

At the Tap In Center, individuals can:

  • Meet with a case manager about warrant resolution assistance for City of St. Louis felony and misdemeanor cases.
  • Learn your case status and court date information.
  • Apply for a public defender.
  • Access pretrial support services including court reminders & transportation to court.
  • Connect with local services and supports.

Intake Form

SLPL–Central Library
Wednesdays, 5:30-7:30 p.m. 

Phone: 314-669-1853
Email: TapIn2STL@gmail.com

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
  • University City 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.

Yes! You can call or text the Tap In Center at 314-669-6185 or email TapInSTL@gmail.com for assistance. Complete an intake form so we can learn how to best assist you.

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. 

Since the Tap In Center launched in September 2020, the Tap In Center has recalled over 1,700 warrants.

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