Contra Costa Warrant Search

How To Search Contra Costa County Warrants

Why should you bother finding out if you have a warrant in Contra Costa County? It is important to know if you have an active warrant because this is an issue that should be resolved as quickly as possible to avoid further legal complications. Each county handles its own warrants so the process of looking up if you have an outstanding warrant differs from county to county. You need to know how to navigate the process specifically for Contra Costa County to make sure that you get all of the information that you need.

Contra Costa Arrest Warrants vs. Bench Warrants

The first step in finding out if you have a warrant is figuring out what type of warrant you may have. There are two different types of warrants in Contra Costa County, and each has a slightly different process for looking them up, so it is important to determine which type of warrant you think you or your loved one might have.

• Arrest Warrants

An arrest warrant is issued by a judge on behalf of law enforcement who thinks you may have committed a crime. Contra Costa police officers have the authority to arrest someone that they see committing a crime. However, if the crime was not witnessed by police, like in the case of a criminal investigation, then they must get a judge to issue an arrest warrant before they can arrest the person who is suspected of committing the crime. If you have an arrest warrant it is because law enforcement officers have reason to suspect you may have committed a crime. Whether or not you have actually committed a crime in California does not determine if you have a warrant.

• Bench Warrants 

A bench warrant is also issued by a judge, but it is issued when a person fails to make an appearance in court when they were required to do so. When a person misses their court date, the judge can issue a bench warrant which gives law enforcement the authority to arrest that person and make sure they do not miss their next scheduled court appointment. If you know that you have missed a scheduled court appointment, there is a strong possibility that a judge issued a bench warrant in your name.

How do I find out if I have an arrest warrant in Contra Costa County?

Contra Costa County does not release warrant information, so to find out if you have an arrest warrant in Contra Costa County you need to contact a local law enforcement agency. Unfortunately, the Contra Costa County Sheriff Department does not have an online location where you can look up if you have an outstanding arrest warrant. You will need to call their office and ask directly. The phone number for the Records & ID Unit is 925-335-1570. To request records you are required to have a valid state ID, paper DMV renewal documents are not accepted as a valid form of ID. Once you have submitted your request, the Sheriff’s Records Unit has up to 10 days to respond to your request. Any questions that you have for the Records Unit can be sent to recordsinfo@so.cccounty.us

How do I find out if I have a bench warrant in Contra Costa County?

Since Contra Costa County does not release warrant information, you will need to contact the local court of jurisdiction to find out if you have an outstanding bench warrant. The local California court of jurisdiction, in this case, is Wakefield Taylor Courthouse, which is located at 725 Court St. Martinez, CA, 94553. They also do not have an online location where you can look up if you have an outstanding bench warrant. To find out this information you will have to call and ask directly. Their phone number is 925-608-1000.

Are there any other ways of finding out if I have an outstanding warrant in Contra Costa County?

Yes, in addition to reaching out to the local law enforcement agencies and the local court of jurisdiction, you can also use a third-party public records website like www.searchquarry.com. A third-party public records site will have access to public records like arrest warrants and bench warrants, and will be able to tell you if you have any outstanding warrants in Contra Costa County. An additional feature of a third-party public records site is that all of your searches can be done anonymously.

Government Resources in Contra Costa County

• Contra Costa County Records & ID Unit

925-335-1570

• Wakefield Taylor Courthouse

725 Court St. Martinez, CA, 94553

925-608-1000

• Contra Costa County Sheriff Department

1850 Muir Road, Martinez, CA 94553

925-655-0000

What To Do If You Have a Contra Costa Warrant

Warrants give law enforcement in Contra Costa the authority to arrest you and they should be taken very seriously. If you do have an outstanding warrant, your next step would be to contact a lawyer to discuss your options and they can provide you with the necessary legal assistance to navigate this process safely.