Navajo County Warrants

Bench warrants in Navajo County get issued in Holbrook, Show Low, and other areas when you miss court or violate terms set by judges. Sheriff David Clouse runs law enforcement from Holbrook at 137 W. Arizona Street. The county has six Justice Courts across its large area. When a warrant is signed, it goes into the statewide system. Any cop who runs your name will see it. That means arrest during traffic stops. While Busted Mugshots shows past arrest photos, it won't tell you about active warrants. Call the Sheriff or courts for real info.

Navajo County Sheriff

The Navajo County Sheriff's Office maintains warrant records and works with courts throughout the county to execute bench warrants. Sheriff Clouse's office is at 137 W. Arizona Street in Holbrook. The Sheriff's Office enters warrants into the criminal justice database as soon as courts issue them. Deputies can see active warrants when they run names during traffic stops or other law enforcement activities.

The Sheriff's Office page shows contact information and services they provide. You can find details about different divisions and how to request records or get help with various law enforcement matters. The office handles warrant verification if you call and provide your full name and date of birth. They can tell you if there's an active warrant and which court issued it.

Navajo County covers a large area with diverse communities. The Sheriff's Office serves the whole county including rural areas and tribal lands. Bench warrants issued anywhere in the county are enforceable countywide. A warrant from Holbrook can lead to arrest in Show Low or any other part of Navajo County.

Navajo Superior Court

The Navajo County Superior Court handles felony cases from its office at 100 East Code Talkers Drive in Holbrook. Main court phone is 928-524-4171. The Clerk can be reached at 928-524-4188. When someone misses a felony court date or violates felony probation, the judge issues a bench warrant that goes into the Clerk's system and out to law enforcement databases statewide.

The Superior Court page provides information about court operations, contact details, and services offered. Felony bench warrants are serious matters because they involve serious criminal charges. If you think you have a felony warrant from Navajo County Superior Court, consult an attorney before trying to resolve it. Legal help can make the difference between quick resolution and extended time in custody.

The Clerk's office maintains all Superior Court records including case files and warrant information. You can request copies of documents through the Clerk's office. Most requests cost money based on the county's fee schedule. Standard fees apply for searches and copies. The Clerk's staff can search their system to verify if you have an active warrant from Superior Court.

Six Justice Courts

Navajo County operates six Justice Courts in different communities: Holbrook, Kayenta, Pinetop-Lakeside, Show Low, Snowflake, and Winslow. Each Justice Court handles misdemeanor criminal cases and traffic violations for its area. These courts issue bench warrants when defendants fail to appear or violate court orders. Justice Court warrants are just as enforceable as Superior Court warrants. Deputies will arrest you if they find an active warrant during any contact with you. The difference is the severity of the underlying charges. Justice Courts handle less serious offenses than Superior Court, but the warrants themselves work the same way. Once issued, they authorize arrest and stay active until resolved through the court that issued them. You can't clear a warrant from one court by dealing with a different court. You have to go back to the specific court that signed the warrant.

Each Justice Court keeps its own records and operates somewhat independently. That means you might need to check with multiple courts if you had cases in different areas of Navajo County. A warrant from Show Low Justice Court won't show up in Holbrook Justice Court records until it gets into the statewide database. Direct contact with each court gives you the most accurate information about whether you have active warrants.

How Warrants Work

A bench warrant gets issued when you miss court or violate conditions the judge set. The judge signs the warrant. Court staff enters it into the system. Law enforcement can see it right away. From that point on, any cop who runs your name will find the warrant. Most people get arrested during traffic stops. Deputies pull you over. They run your license. The warrant pops up. You get taken into custody.

Warrants stay active forever until the court recalls them or you resolve the case. They don't expire. An old warrant is just as valid as a new one. Law enforcement can arrest you on a ten-year-old warrant just as easily as one from last week. Don't count on time to make a warrant go away. It won't happen.

Note: Ignoring warrants makes things worse as fees accumulate and additional charges may be filed.

Statewide Search Tools

Arizona provides free statewide warrant search tools that cover Navajo County. The DPS Warrant Search at https://www.azdps.gov/warrant-search lets you search by name and birth date. It checks the criminal justice database that all Arizona law enforcement uses. The system shows up to five warrants if any exist. Updates aren't real-time, so very recent warrants might not appear right away.

Arizona Public Access to Court Information at https://apps.azcourts.gov/publicaccess/caselookup.aspx covers 153+ courts including Navajo County's courts. You can search by name, case number, or location. The system updates weekly and shows case information including active warrants. Both tools are free and give you a starting point. They don't replace direct contact with the court or sheriff's office, but they help you know what you're dealing with before you make that call.

Clearing Bench Warrants

You clear a warrant by dealing with the court that issued it. Find out which court has your warrant. Call them. Tell them you want to resolve it. They'll explain your options. You might post bond. You might set a new court date. You might pay fines if that's all your case needs.

Self-surrender beats getting arrested. When you turn yourself in, you control when it happens. You can bring bail money. You can have family ready to help. The judge sees you're being responsible. That usually helps your situation. If you wait until deputies pick you up, you sit in jail until they can transport you to court. That could be days.

Hire a lawyer if possible. They know how to handle warrants. They can contact the court for you. They can file motions to pull the warrant. They can arrange for appearance without arrest in some cases. Legal help costs money but often saves you jail time and gets better results in your case.