Mohave Bench Warrant Lookup

Bench warrants in Mohave County can be searched using a free online tool at mohavecourts.com/warrants. This northwestern Arizona county includes Kingman, Lake Havasu City, and Bullhead City. Sheriff Doug Schuster runs law enforcement. When warrants are issued, they go into court and law enforcement databases. The search tool warns it doesn't show all warrants due to confidential cases. Always verify with the court or Sheriff at 928-753-0753. While Busted Mugshots shows past arrest photos, it won't give current warrant status. Use official county tools for real info.

Free Online Warrant Search

Mohave County offers a free online warrant search at mohavecourts.com/warrants. You enter first name and last name. The system searches court records and shows results including name, date of birth, court, warrant date, and case number. This is one of only a few Arizona counties with a public online warrant search tool. It's fast and free to use. No registration required.

The warrant search page shows a search form where you type in names. Results appear immediately if there's a match. The system includes an important disclaimer stating it doesn't show all active warrants because some cases contain confidential information. That means you could have a warrant that doesn't show up in the search. If you're not sure, call the court or sheriff's office to verify. Don't rely solely on a negative search result if you think you might have a warrant.

The search covers warrants from Mohave County courts including Superior Court and Justice Courts. It doesn't include federal warrants or warrants from other counties. If you had cases in multiple jurisdictions, you need to check each one separately. The tool gives you a good starting point for Mohave County specifically.

Mohave County Sheriff

Sheriff Doug Schuster runs the Mohave County Sheriff's Office with main headquarters at 600 W. Beale Street in Kingman. Main phone is 928-753-0753. The Lake Havasu office can be reached at 928-453-0745. The Sheriff's Office works with the courts to execute bench warrants and maintain warrant records throughout the county. Deputies enter warrants into the statewide system as soon as courts issue them. That allows law enforcement across Arizona to see Mohave County warrants when they run someone's name during traffic stops or other encounters. The Sheriff's Office can verify warrant status if you call and provide your full name and date of birth. They'll tell you which court issued the warrant so you know where to go to resolve it. Having that information before you contact the court helps speed up the resolution process.

The Sheriff's forms and records page has information about requesting documents and accessing public records. You can find forms for various requests and contact information for the records division. Most record requests cost money. The standard fee for police reports is five dollars per report according to county fee schedules.

The forms and records page shows what documents are available and how to request them. You can submit requests online, by mail, or in person depending on what you need. Processing times vary based on request complexity and office workload. Simple warrant checks might get answered quickly. Detailed record requests take longer.

Superior Court and Justice Courts

Mohave County Superior Court handles felony cases and issues bench warrants when defendants fail to appear or violate probation on felony charges. These are serious warrants because of the underlying offenses. If you have a felony warrant in Mohave County, consult an attorney before trying to resolve it. Legal help can make the difference between quick resolution and extended jail time.

Justice Courts throughout the county handle misdemeanors and traffic violations. Each Justice Court can issue bench warrants for its cases. These warrants are enforceable countywide. A warrant from Kingman Justice Court can lead to arrest in Lake Havasu or anywhere else in Mohave County. All the warrants go into the same system that law enforcement checks.

Municipal courts in cities like Kingman and Bullhead City also issue warrants for city violations. These are separate from county courts but the warrants work the same way. If you have a municipal court warrant, you have to deal with that specific city court to clear it. The county can't resolve city warrants.

Record Request Fees

Mohave County charges five dollars for police reports. Other record requests have different fees depending on what you're asking for. Certified copies cost more than regular copies. Extensive searches cost more than simple lookups. Call the relevant office before submitting a request to find out the exact cost and what payment methods they accept.

The online warrant search is free. That's a service the county provides at no charge. But if you need official copies of warrant documents or full case files, expect to pay fees. Most courts and law enforcement agencies charge something to cover their costs of processing records requests and providing copies.

Statewide Tools

In addition to the Mohave County warrant search, you can use statewide Arizona tools. The DPS Warrant Search at https://www.azdps.gov/warrant-search covers all Arizona counties including Mohave. It searches the criminal justice database that law enforcement uses statewide. The system shows up to five warrants if any are active. Updates aren't real-time, so very recent warrants might not appear immediately.

Arizona Public Access to Court Information at https://apps.azcourts.gov/publicaccess/caselookup.aspx lets you search court cases from 153+ courts across Arizona. You can find cases by name, case number, or location. The system updates weekly and shows case details including whether warrants were issued. Both statewide tools complement the Mohave County warrant search by giving you additional ways to verify warrant status.

Resolving Bench Warrants

You clear a bench warrant by working with the court that issued it. Find out which court has your warrant using the online search tools or by calling the Sheriff's Office. Then contact that specific court. Tell them you want to resolve the warrant. They'll explain what you need to do. Options include posting bond, setting a new court date, or paying fines depending on your case.

Self-surrender is better than getting arrested. When you turn yourself in voluntarily, you control the timing. You can bring bail money. You can have family ready to help. The judge sees you're taking responsibility. That often leads to better treatment than getting picked up unexpectedly and sitting in jail until transport to court.

Get legal help if you can afford it. An attorney knows how to handle warrants. They can contact the court on your behalf. They can file motions to quash the warrant. They can arrange for voluntary appearance without arrest in some situations. Legal representation costs money but often saves you trouble and gets better outcomes.