Do I Have a Warrant
in California?
Wondering if there is a warrant out for your arrest? Do not wait to find out the hard way. CityWide Bail Bonds runs fast, confidential warrant checks across all 58 counties. Free. No commitment. 24/7.
What CityWide Checks For You
- Active arrest warrants (all 58 California counties)
- Bench warrants for missed court dates
- Failure to Appear warrants
- Probation violation warrants
- Traffic and failure to pay warrants
- Child support and spousal support warrants
- County court and jail record lookups
- Pre-arranged bail coordination for eligible surrenders
Results delivered by a licensed bail agent, not a computer. We call the actual jails and courts.
Do I Have a Warrant?
If you are asking that question, you already have reason to check. A warrant can be issued without you ever receiving notice. Missed court dates, unpaid fines, probation issues, and pending criminal charges can all result in an active warrant in your name, right now, without you knowing about it.
Every traffic stop, airport trip, DMV visit, or encounter with law enforcement runs your name through the system. If there is a warrant, you get arrested on the spot. The smart move is finding out now, on your own terms, and handling it with help.
How Our California Warrant Check Works
Call CityWide 24/7
Call 1-833-385-5245 day or night. A licensed agent answers immediately and takes your information to begin the warrant search.
We Contact Courts and Jails
We reach out to county courts and jail systems across California to check for active arrest warrants, bench warrants, FTA warrants, and more.
You Get Answers and a Plan
We report back with your warrant status and walk you through the best next steps, including pre-arranged bail for eligible warrant surrenders.
Types of Warrants We Search
Courts issue multiple types of warrants across civil, criminal, and family court systems. CityWide searches all of them.
Arrest Warrants vs. Bench Warrants
Arrest Warrant
- •Issued by a judge when probable cause exists that a crime was committed
- •Police can arrest you at home, work, or any public location at any time
- •Includes the specific crime you are being accused of, your name, and identifying information
- •Issued for felonies, misdemeanors, DUI, assault, drug charges, and more
- •Does not expire. Active until resolved or arrested
Bench Warrant
- •Issued directly by a judge, usually from the bench during a court proceeding
- •Most common cause is a missed court date (Failure to Appear)
- •Also issued for probation violations, unpaid court fines, and contempt of court
- •Can result in immediate arrest on any law enforcement contact
- •In some cases can be cleared with an attorney at the next court appearance
What to Do If You Have a Warrant in California
Finding out you have a California warrant can be alarming. The worst thing you can do is run or ignore it. California warrants do not expire. Transportation hubs, government offices, and law enforcement agencies all have access to active warrant databases. Getting caught on your own terms is far worse than addressing it proactively.
Stay calm. An active warrant does not always mean you are going to jail. Some warrants are for unpaid fines, missed court dates, or situations a judge simply needs to address with you directly. CityWide reviews the warrant, identifies what you are dealing with, and builds a plan.
CALL NOW FOR HELPCityWide Is on Your Side
CityWide Bail Bonds has worked warrants across all 58 California counties for over 20 years. When you call us, we:
- Identify the warrant type, issuing county, and charges
- Contact the relevant court or jail for current status
- Explain your legal options in plain language
- Help coordinate a planned, voluntary surrender with pre-arranged bail when eligible
- Work to minimize your time in custody from start to finish
A pre-arranged surrender can mean the difference between walking out the same day versus waiting days for bail to be processed from inside a cell.
Warrant Search FAQ
Call CityWide at 1-833-385-5245. We contact county courts and jails across California to check for active arrest warrants, bench warrants, and failure to appear warrants in your name. The check is free and confidential.
Yes. CityWide checks public court and jail records discreetly. We do not notify law enforcement that a warrant inquiry is being made. Your call is completely private.
Your full legal name, date of birth, and the county or city where you think the warrant may have been issued helps us search faster. The more details you have, the quicker we can get you answers.
No. California warrants do not expire. An active warrant remains in the system indefinitely until it is cleared, quashed by a judge, or the person is taken into custody. Waiting and hoping does not work.
An arrest warrant is issued by a judge when there is probable cause that a crime was committed. Police can arrest you anywhere at any time. A bench warrant is typically issued for missing a court date, a probation violation, or an unpaid fine. Both require immediate action.
Yes. Any contact with law enforcement, including a routine traffic stop, can result in immediate arrest on an active warrant. Airports, the DMV, and government offices also run regular warrant checks. The smartest move is handling it on your own terms, not waiting to get caught.
Do not run. Call CityWide immediately at 1-833-385-5245. We identify what the warrant is for, which county issued it, and help coordinate a planned surrender so bail can be pre-arranged before you walk in. This dramatically reduces your time in custody.
In many cases yes. For eligible warrants, CityWide can pre-arrange bail with the county jail before your surrender. Instead of sitting in a cell waiting for bail to be processed, you walk in and walk out much faster.
It depends on the warrant type and county. A bench warrant for a missed court date can sometimes be cleared at the next court appearance with an attorney present. A criminal arrest warrant requires going through the full arrest and bail process. CityWide walks you through every step.
Yes. CityWide Bail Bonds is licensed in all 58 California counties and has contacts at county courts and jails statewide. Whether the warrant is in Los Angeles, Stanislaus, Modoc, or anywhere in between, we can check it.
Free Warrant Check
Do not wait to get pulled over. Call CityWide now, get answers in minutes, and know exactly where you stand.
Free warrant check. No commitment. Licensed agents. 24/7/365.