Virginia Warrant Search

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How To Perform A Virginia Warrant Search  

If you live in the state of Virginia and need to be sure that you are able to understand the law, you’ll need to always understand where you stand and how legal circumstances affect you. Warrants are an area of law that are particularly important to know about, so that you can find out if you have an active warrant out for your arrest or just want to know how to run a warrant search. With this in mind, this article will explain what you can do if you have a warrant out for your arrest and how you can perform a Virginia warrant search both in person and online. Performing a Virginia warrant search can save you a lot of hassle, especially if you get pulled over and a law enforcement officer let’s you know or arrests you. The easiest way to run a Virginia warrant search is through a public record website. First, you’ll enter your name or the person you want to search into the request form. If you know their middle name or county of residency that will be helpful, the more information you have about the person you are looking up, the more accurate the results will turn out. Then finally, once your results are displayed, verify the person before viewing their active warrants and associated criminal charges.

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How To Search For Arrest Warrants in Virginia

When a person has a warrant for their arrest, this is public information. The warrant is either handed down by a judge or magistrate after a sworn officer or police detective offers a statement under oath regarding the parameters of the situation. For example, if you or someone else allegedly commits a crime and there is sufficient evidence to support this, a judge may review that evidence and issue a warrant for arresting that person. Without evidence there cannot be a warrant issued, which is protected under the 4th amendment of the US constitution.

To perform a Virginia arrest warrant search, a commonly sought after resource is the county sheriff departments or city police departments, Since they are usually the law enforcement agencies tasked with executing arrest warrants in Virginia, they have an up to date listing of these as well as most wanted persons and fugitives in their respective counties. For example, the Virginia Beach Police Department, Newport News Police Department, Roanoke Police Department, and Norfolk Police Department all have active listings and search capabilities on their websites that the public can access.

If you do not know what county to begin your search you can access the Virginia State Police website and search statewide. You will need to call in for this service and your search might not be anonymous using this resource. A third option is to use a public record site where you can search statewide and all your searches will be anonymous and confidential. This tends to be the most popular resource that people use because of it’s anonymity. You can also see what the criminal charges are using this type of service, as well as being able to view a person’s criminal record history.

Immediate Steps if Issued an Arrest Warrant in Virginia

If you find out there’s an arrest warrant in your name in Virginia, take the following steps. It is important to act immediately to make sure your situation does not escalate. 

  • Consult an Attorney: Before making any decisions or statements, it is very important to seek legal counsel to find out the severity of the charges and what your rights are. A Virginia criminal defense attorney can advise on the best course of action and potentially negotiate with the court. They should be the first person you talk to about this. 
  • Avoid Evading the Law: Evading arrest can lead to additional charges and complicate the situation further. It will only make your situation worse, and these do not go away on their own, they stay active indefinitely until you are arrested. 
  • Surrender Yourself to the Courts: Your attorney will most likely tell you that surrender is necessary. They can help assist you with this as well as help bond you out of jail until your court arraignment. This also shows the courts that you are complying with the court order and trying to resolve the situation you are in. 
  • Get Your Affairs in Order: Use whatever time you have before your court hearing to plan your defense with your attorney. You should also plan on contingencies if you lose your court battle and get your affairs in order in case you need to do some jail or prison time. Without taking this step you run the risk of losing a lot more by not preparing properly. 

Run a Virginia Bench Warrant Search

Bench warrants are typically not an offense that a person is arrested for as they are not criminal allegations of a person committing a crime. Rather, they are a summons to court to take care of a missed appearance, a failed court order, missing jury duty services, or unpaid fines or fees to the courts. To run a Virginia bench warrant search you can do this through any of the the relevant VA court websites, in some of the smaller courts you may need to call in to the clerk of the court to make this request. And as mentioned before, you can also use a 3rd party public record website to search statewide to find out if you or someone you know has an active VA bench warrant.

Conclusion

In conclusion, while the issuance of a warrant in Virginia is a serious legal matter, it is extremely important to understand its implications and act responsibly and according to the law. Consulting legal expertise, addressing the warrant promptly, and being informed about the potential future implications are good first steps in navigating this type of legal situation. A warrant can haunt a person for a very long time until it is resolved and will go on any background check as a criminal record that anyone can see. It can affect future job opportunities, traveling plans, academic pursuits and much more. These are all public records that can easily be accessed online.

Virginia Warrant Search


Virginia Warrant Search FAQ

Are warrants in Virginia public record?

Virginia warrants are public record that anyone can find. You can contact your local sheriff department, county courthouse clerk or use the resources of an online public record website to lookup warrant information in Virginia

How can I find out if I have a Virginia warrant anonymously?

You can lookup Virginia warrants anonymously using the resources of non-government public record websites. Most 3rd party public record websites will allow you to lookup anyone's warrant confidentially and anonymously.

Is there a free Virginia warrant search?

Yes, there are a few free Virginia warrant search resources online. If you know the county or city where to search in you can generally use the police department or sheriff department website. If you do not know where to begin your search you can use an online public record website to search statewide. A benefit of using a public record site is your searches are anonymous and confidential.

Do I have a warrant in Virginia?

If you suspect you have a warrant it's important to act immediately. Using a public record website you can search for any active warrants you may have anonymously, which means that nobody will know you are searching.

How long do warrants stay active in Virginia?

They stay active indefinitely, meaning they do not go away on their own and there are no statutes of limitations on how long they stay active. If you have an active warrant it is important to act on it immediately or things can get substantially worse for you. Start by searching for active warrants using a public record site. You can search statewide and all your searches are anonymous and confidential.

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  1. Noseysays:

    Need to know if patty champ 88 has a warrant out of va? Also are you able to see nc warrants? She has one there but claims its not extraditable out of state… Could you possibly know how to find out extradition limits on the nc warrnat? And va one if there is one… Ty

    1. squarryadministratorsays:

      Patty Champ does not come up in our North Carolina criminal records database as having an active warrant and nothing shows up for Virginia either.

      Virginia Extradition Warrant

      A Virginia Extradition Warrant is court ordered warrant for a person who committed a crime to be taken back to the state where the crime took place to stand trial or be incarcerated

  2. Tarhan Willettsays:

    I need to know if Jason Bridy sr has a warrant in henrico county va. Thanks for all your help!!!

    1. squarryadministratorsays:

      Tarhan, can you also specify this person’s middle name and age or date of birth so can refine our search and find the correct criminal record for this person, if it exists?

  3. Stacy Hernandezsays:

    Trying to find out if Stacy Renee Hernandez DOB 11/03/1972 has an active warrant in either Stafford County Virginia or Loudoun County Virginia.

  4. Michelle Cahoonsays:

    Trying to see if Michelle Cahoon has a warrant in Suffolk Virginia.

  5. Robertsays:

    Need to know if Aretha Pratt has a active warrant in Spotsylvania va or Fredericksburg va

  6. Dunkan O\'Gradysays:

    Please search the Charlottesville/Albemarle Circuit Court records for outstanding arrest record/s for Leslie J. Weeks,
    Thank you

    1. squarryadministratorsays:

      We ran her name through our criminal record database and did not fin any outstanding arrest records or warrants for this person

  7. J. Koenigsays:

    Could you let me know if there is warrant out for a chrissy marlowe/stevens. Its probably still under marlowe because she never changed her name when she hot married but trys to use it legally.

    1. squarryadministratorsays:

      According to our VA warrant search, there are no active arrest warrants for a Chrissy Marlowe

  8. Brooks Mullensays:

    Hi I am trying to find out if there is a warrant for Noah Tucker (23 years old) in Botetourt VA or elsewhere

    1. squarryadministratorsays:

      We show an arrest record for a Noah Gerold Tucker related to drug and alcohol charges but, we did not find any active VA warrants

  9. berna acevedosays:

    looking to see if garrick sheldon from giles county has a warrant

    1. squarryadministratorsays:

      Berna, we checked our Virginia warrant database for a Garrick Sheldon and did not find anything active for this person

  10. Jennifer L Pepsinsays:

    Seeking warrant info on Misty l. Lail, Henrico county Virginia. 40 years old

    1. squarryadministratorsays:

      We show multiple criminal charges for a Misty Sharee Lail but we don’t have any listings for a Misty I. Lail

  11. Max Sullivansays:

    Is there an active warrant for max Sullivan in Lynchburg Virginia

    1. squarryadministratorsays:

      Max, our team ran a Virginia warrant check for a Sullivan Lynchburg and did not find anything active for this person

  12. Gloriasays:

    I need to know if Damon Bernard Williams 45 has a warrant

    1. squarryadministratorsays:

      Gloria, we ran a VA warrant check and only found an active warrant for a Damon Vaughn Williams, there was nothing listed in our warrant record resources for a Daman Bernard Williams

  13. Mikesays:

    Is there an active warrant for Halona Ward Pulaski Va?

    1. squarryadministratorsays:

      Mike, we ran a Virginia warrant check on a Halona Pulaski and did not find anything for this person

  14. Lisa Marie Combssays:

    Need to look up if William Paul Core has a active warrant for him in Rockridge Va?

    1. squarryadministratorsays:

      Lisa, we checked our Virginia warrant records and did not find anything active for a William Core

  15. christopher richardsonsays:

    Hi can you check one more time for me for warrants in Virginia and also North Carolina for christopher c richardson DOB 08/23/1992 thanks you and I appreciate all the work you guys do to help the public be aware of their legal issues

    1. squarryadministratorsays:

      The only Virginia warrant that we show is for a Christopher Breon Richardson, we do not show anything for a Christopher C Richardson that was born in 1992. We hope this helps

  16. amy furrsays:

    need to know if william christopher greene 32 of madison, virginia has a active warrant

    1. squarryadministratorsays:

      Amy, we show multiple criminal records for other people with the same first and last name but different middle name. That being said, we also do not show any active VA warrants for a William Christopher Greene

  17. Christopher Richardsonsays:

    I need to know If I have a warrant and what for in virginia beach

    christopher coty richardson
    08/23/1992
    Norfolk/Virginia beach

    1. squarryadministratorsays:

      We only found a Virginia warrant for a Christopher Breon Richardson. There were no active listings for a Christopher Coty Richardson

  18. Peggy wagonersays:

    I would like to look up my son David Wayne Wagoner Jr. For outstanding warrents in stephens city/ winchester va. 11/17/1976

    1. squarryadministratorsays:

      Peggy, we did not find any active Virginia arrest warrants in Winchester county or the entire state of Virginia

  19. Margaret wagonersays:

    I need to know if David W Wagoner Jr.11/17/1976 winchester va has any warrants. I would also like to know about his wife Jamie Lea Wagoner 12/07/1982 Winchester va.

    1. squarryadministratorsays:

      Margaret, there is nothing we can find on a David Wagoner

  20. Whitney Bowenssays:

    What website are you using to check and see if something have a warrant?

    1. squarryadministratorsays:

      Whitney, we have our own Virginia database resources that are updated daily with criminal records. Would you like for us to run a warrant search for you, or assist you with any other public records?

  21. Mitchellsays:

    There is active warrants in va for glen ray davis jr. They will not tell us what they are. Can you help please? Wythe county

    1. squarryadministratorsays:

      We do show multiple results for a Glen Davis in our Virginia database however, not all our VA warrant records have the middle name listed. Can you also confirm Glen’s age so we can filter the results for you?

  22. Xander Wittsays:

    Need to know about a warrant in VA.
    Marcy Alyce Witt
    Age 31

    1. squarryadministratorsays:

      Xander, we did not find any VA warrants listed for Marcy Witt

  23. Kevin F Snowsays:

    I need to find out if I have an active warrant or any active charges please

    1. squarryadministratorsays:

      Kevin Snow does not show up on our VA warrant search results and we did not find anything nationwide when we expanded our search

  24. christin mcconnellsays:

    Hello.. i was checking on a friend on mine to see if shes warnted
    abby lensey kern out of virginia…warrant check

    1. squarryadministratorsays:

      The Virginia warrant check we performed doesn’t show anything active for an Abby Kern

  25. Adonis masseysays:

    Hey can you look up Adonis Massey and Adnois Massey. They have that as an alias for me. Dob is 6/09/1987

    1. squarryadministratorsays:

      We ran a Virginia warrant search for Adonis Massey and did not find any results

  26. Harold Dukesays:

    Hi I need to see if I have a warrant in va. Ive been basically everything search online. And not getting a answer either way. How can I find out? Ny my full name is harold addison Duke 3rd. 36 year old.

  27. Harold Dukesays:

    Hi I need to see if I have a warrant in va. Ive been basically everything search online. And not getting a answer either way. How can I find out?

    1. squarryadministratorsays:

      We ran a Virginia warrant search and found there is an open drug related criminal chargecriminal chargecriminal charge from 2017 for a Harold Lamar Duke which could possibly have an open warrant issued since it’s listed as an open or ongoing case. We don’t show any specifics of the warrant so you might want to contact your local sheriff department or the issuing courthouse and inquire with the court clerk.

  28. Melanie Vanoversays:

    Need to know if I have active warrants in va my name is Melanie jaye Vanover. Dob: 4/27/75

    1. squarryadministratorsays:

      Mealie, we don’t show any active warrants for you in Virginia or any recent criminal records that would indicate a pending warrant.

  29. Andrew milbysays:

    Just checking

    1. squarryadministratorsays:

      Good news Andrew, we don’t show any active Virginia warrants for your in our criminal records database

  30. Randy grunersays:

    Wondering if I have a warrant in scott county to or russel county va

    1. squarryadministratorsays:

      Randy, our Virginia public records database doesn’t show anything active for you. Did you miss a court appearance or have an unpaid traffic citation or speeding violation? If so then you might have something pending and you should consider contacting the relevant VA traffic courthouse to resolve this before it becomes an issue.

  31. Phillip edward Gordonsays:

    Active Warrant(s)?
    Chesterfield?
    Henrico?
    Hanover?
    City of Richmond Traffic?

    Phillip Edward Gordon 12-13-1982

  32. Trishsays:

    I searched the Virginia judiciary system online to see if there was a warrant for someone I know but the cases have all been finalized and there are no mentions of a warrant. Does that mean there are no active warrants?

    1. squarryadministratorsays:

      The short answer is probably, if you’ve been unable to locate a warrant then there might bot be one. You might also want to check with your local Virginia Sheriff Department as they can also verify an active Virginia warrant for you.

  33. Shane Janneysays:

    Can you find a warrant in newkent county va Shane Janney age 30 8/25/87

    1. squarryadministratorsays:

      We show an active VA warrant for a Shane Michael Janney related to the Virginia criminal charges of larceny. We don’t show however if this a parole violation or a probation violation or something else. You might be able to find out more information by contacting the relevant Virginia courthouse where the warrant originated.

  34. Steven Christensensays:

    Hello. I’m attempting to locate a warrant for Michael Parson. DOB is 10/18/1979. Unfortunately I do not know the county in which warrant was issued. Thanks for any help.

    1. squarryadministratorsays:

      Steve, we show multiple VA warrants listed for a Michael Parson and not all the records have a DOB listed. Can you offer us a middle name to filter our results better for you?

  35. Shane Janneysays:

    Shane Michael janney newkent county

    1. squarryadministratorsays:

      We show an open Virginia warrant for a Michael Wayne Janney and we have multiple Virginia criminal records listed for this person. If you can confirm what criminal offense you thing this is related to we can confirm the Virginia criminal charges for you

  36. donja arringtonsays:

    I need to know if Markei T Woodson has a warrant for him , 19 years of age Richmond, va

    1. squarryadministratorsays:

      We checked our Virginia warrant records and did not find anything active for Markei. Was there a specific Virginia criminal record this is in reference to?

  37. Stacy Hernandezsays:

    No no missed court dates, and don’t know Stacy Lynn… Thank you for your time

    1. squarryadministratorsays:

      You’re most welcome. Please reach out if there is any additional Virginia public record we can assist you with

  38. Stacy Hernandezsays:

    I would like to know if I have any outstanding warrants in the counties of Frederick County Virginia Loudoun County Virginia or Stafford county Virginia . My name is Stacy Hernandez 46 years old.
    Thank you

    1. squarryadministratorsays:

      We only show an active Virginia warrant for a Stacy Lynn Hernandez, nothing comes up with the middle name Renee. It’s possible there is an open warrant if you’ve recently missed a court appearance. If this is the case then your best option is to contact the relevant Virginia courthouse and inquire about rescheduling or paying any fines or fees.

  39. Stacy Hernandezsays:

    I’d like to know if I have any active warrants in the state of Virginia.

    Stacy Renee Hernandez
    46 years old
    Thank you

  40. Samanthasays:

    Know person with warrant

    1. squarryadministratorsays:

      We are happy to assist you with a Virginia warrant search however, we’ll need their full name and age to continue our search

  41. Harry Iresonsays:

    Need to know if by boyfriend Harry Ireson has a warrant for Chesapeake Va.

    1. squarryadministratorsays:

      We checked our Virginia court record database and did not find any active VA warrants for Harry Ireson in Chesapeake or the entire state of Virginia

  42. Sarah Hartmansays:

    It has now been 5 years sinced I was sentenced, I didn’t complete my community service for the probation ordered, due to having to move out of state for a family matter. I am looking to see if there is a warrent for my arrest so i can contact an attorney to handle this due to I no longer living in the state. Sarah Hartman I was charged prince edward county I am unsure of the actual month My birthdate is september 2 1981

  43. KOwensays:

    I need to find out if my husband Brandon Owens has an active warrant in Northampton County

    1. squarryadministratorsays:

      K. Owens, We ran North Hampton warrant check for Brandon Owens as well as a statewide Virginia warrant search and did not find anything active. If you feel this is a recently issued warrant then you might consider contacting your local county courthouse clerk. The courts are typically the warrant issuing agency so it’s best practice to verify this information as there are occasionally delays in reporting

  44. Jen Whitesays:

    ok thank you for your time and responding so quickly .

    1. squarryadministratorsays:

      We are happy to assist Jen, please reach out with any additional Virginia public record inquiries

  45. Jen Whitesays:

    could you run Ashley Pagan and Ashley Frye again? not sure which last name she is using at this point. I do now have a birth date 10/04/1994

    1. squarryadministratorsays:

      We still show any Virginia warrant information on the person you’ve mentioned. You can also contact your local law enforcement agency (i.e. Virginia Police) and inquire about this person.

  46. Jen Whitesays:

    thanks for responding so quickly. i may check back in a few days as im still a bit suspicious of everything.

    1. squarryadministratorsays:

      Jen, we are glad we could help. You can also contact your local Virginia law enforcement agency or the Virginia department of corrections if you think this person might be on probation

  47. Jen Whitesays:

    thank you so much for getting back to me. I am also wondering about another friend who is coming to visit for a bit. Her name is Jennifer Lynn Pagan I think her birthday is 01/01/1976

    1. squarryadministratorsays:

      Jennifer Pagan did not come up with any active Virginia warrants. We also did not find any corresponding Virginia criminal records that would indicate a potential criminal warrant

  48. Jen Whitesays:

    Wondering if there is a warrant for Ashley Pagan or Ashley Frye Pulaski Va , 24 years of age

    1. squarryadministratorsays:

      Jen, we don’t show anything active in our Virginia warrant list for the people you mentioned. Is there a specific reason you’re looking for this Virginia warrant? We can also run a Virginia background check or criminal record search if you think they have a criminal history you would like to know more about

  49. Margaret Lawsonsays:

    Hello. My friend applied for disability in NC and there was a felony charge which popped up from Virginia. We would like to know what exactly this is as my friend does NOT know what this is about. Is there a way we can get to the bottom of this without going to VA?

    Thanks for your prompt response. His name is Gary F. Mello….and he lives in Kernersville, NC. 27284…(Forsyth County NC.)

    1. squarryadministratorsays:

      We don’t show any active felony Virginia warrants for Gary Mello. That being said, if you’re interested in resolving this felony criminal record issue with Gary Mello you should reach out to the courts that convicted him of a felony and request for more information.

      1. Margaret Lawsonsays:

        Social Security Disability representative told me that when she pulled up his name and info that it was already in the system and she said we would have to contact Virginia about it. Gary had to confirm on the form that ALL information being submitted was correct and when we told the representative that this was NOT CORRECT she said she could NOT do anything about it that we would have to contact Virginia to get it corrected. Can you provide me with whom I can contact about past charges and convictions in Virginia? Thank you kindly for your prompt attention.

        1. squarryadministratorsays:

          It sounds like you might want to consult legal counsel in the state of Virginia to inquire if there is a precedence for this and how to go about fixing an incorrect Virginia criminal record. Good luck, hopefully you resolve this issue

          1. Margaret Lawsonsays:

            Thanks again for your prompt reply.

            1. squarryadministratorsays:

              You are most welcome, hopefully you are able to resolve this situation without to much difficulty

  50. Karen Civilsays:

    Hey need to know about Zaki Shabazz 5/24/04 Virginia

    1. squarryadministratorsays:

      We ran a Virginia criminal record search for Zaki and did not find any active Virginia warrants

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