FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Matthew Metz, Public Defender, 7th Circuit
(386) 341-6513
metz.matthew@pd7.org

Safe Surrender Event Offers Opportunity to Address Outstanding Warrants and Driver’s License Suspensions in Daytona Beach

Daytona Beach, FL – January  2026 – The Volusia County community is coming together to offer a unique and compassionate opportunity for individuals with outstanding warrants or driver’s license suspensions to resolve their legal issues in a supportive and safe environment. The Safe Surrender event is scheduled for Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026, from 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. at Master’s Domain C.O.G.I.C, 511 Fremont Avenue, Daytona Beach, FL 32114. The event is open to anyone with an open warrant or who has an issue obtaining or reinstating a valid driver’s license.

Organized by local law enforcement and community organizations, Safe Surrender is designed to provide a safe space where individuals can come to address their warrants and fix suspended or invalid driver’s licenses. The event aims to facilitate a fresh start for those who may have been avoiding legal matters due to concerns about their well-being or the potential consequences of surrendering.

Event Highlights:

• Legal Assistance: On-site legal professionals will provide guidance and support throughout the process.
• Driver’s License Help: The Office of Will Roberts, Volusia County Tax Collector, will have staff on site to help participants resolve issues surrounding suspended or invalid driver’s licenses.
• Consideration: Participants will receive consideration from the Court and legal staff for their willingness to resolve their warrants and license suspensions in a safe and timely manner.

Why Safe Surrender?
Many individuals with outstanding warrants or driver’s license suspensions avoid addressing their legal issues due to fear of arrest, fines, or further complications. Safe Surrender aims to break down these barriers by providing a safe space for individuals to resolve their warrants, reinstate their licenses, get legal help, and connect with community resources that can assist in their personal and legal journeys.

How to Participate:
Individuals interested in participating should arrive at the event location between 9:00 A.M. and 3:00 P.M. on February 3rd, 2026. They should bring identification, and any relevant documents in their possession related to their warrants or driver’s license issues.

Community Participants
This event is made possible by the contributions of the Daytona Beach Police Department; Office of the State Attorney, 7th Circuit; Volusia County Clerk of Court; Volusia County Tax Collector’s Office; 7th Judicial Circuit Court; Volusia Chapter of the NAACP; Master’s Domain C.O.G.I.C.; Local Clergy; Olive Branch Outreach Ministry; Florida Department of Corrections; Advocate Program, Inc; and the Office of the Public Defender, 7th Circuit.