Pima County Warrant Records

Bench warrants in Pima County can be checked for free by calling Pretrial Services at 520-724-3310. This is one of the best free warrant checks in Arizona. Pima County is the second largest county with Tucson as the county seat. Sheriff Chris Nanos runs law enforcement. The county offers a Clear My Warrant program at 520-724-9868 to help resolve warrants. When warrants are issued, they go into statewide databases. While Busted Mugshots shows old arrest photos, it won't tell you about active warrants. Use the free warrant check for real info.

FREE Warrant Check Service

Pima County offers a free warrant check service through Pretrial Services. Call 520-724-3310 and say "I'm requesting a warrant check." They'll search the system and tell you if you have any active warrants in Pima County. This service is completely free. No fees. No tricks. Just call and ask. This is one of the most helpful services available in Arizona for checking warrant status. Most counties make you pay for warrant checks or jump through hoops to get information. Pima County gives it to you free over the phone. Take advantage of this service if you think you might have a warrant. Knowing for sure is better than guessing or worrying.

The free warrant check covers warrants from Pima 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. But for Pima County specifically, this free service is the fastest and easiest way to find out if you have active warrants.

Clear My Warrant Program

Pima County Adult Probation runs a Clear My Warrant program to help people resolve outstanding warrants. Call 520-724-9868 to find out if you qualify. The program helps people who want to deal with their warrants voluntarily instead of waiting to get arrested. Staff can explain your options and potentially help you arrange to clear the warrant without extended jail time. This program shows Pima County takes a practical approach to warrant resolution. They understand that helping people clear warrants voluntarily is better than forcing everyone through arrest and jail. If you have a warrant and want to take care of it, call and see if the program can help you. The worst they can say is no. The best case is they help you clear the warrant with minimal hassle.

The Transition Center at 520-724-2463 also has Justice Navigators who can help with warrant resolution. These navigators guide people through the court system and help them understand their options. Free help from someone who knows the system is valuable when you're trying to clear a warrant and don't know where to start.

Pima County Sheriff

Sheriff Chris Nanos runs the Pima County Sheriff's Department from 1750 E. Benson Highway in Tucson. Main phone is 520-351-4600. Records can be reached at 520-351-8550 at 1650 E. Benson Highway, Suite C. The department works with courts throughout the county to execute bench warrants and maintain warrant records. When a warrant gets issued, deputies enter it into the statewide criminal justice database. Law enforcement across Arizona can see Pima County warrants when they run someone's name. The Sheriff's Department can verify warrant status if you contact them, though the free Pretrial Services warrant check is usually faster and easier for that purpose. The Sheriff's Office focuses on law enforcement while Pretrial Services specifically handles warrant verification for the public.

Note: Use the free Pretrial Services number 520-724-3310 for warrant checks rather than tying up Sheriff's Department lines.

Online Justice Court Search

Pima County Justice Courts offer an online case search at jp.pima.gov/casesearch/. You can look up cases by name or case number. The system shows case information including whether warrants were issued. This tool helps you check Justice Court cases specifically. It doesn't cover Superior Court, so you need to use other tools for felony cases.

The Justice Court case search shows details about misdemeanor and traffic cases. You can see court dates, charges, and warrant status. If you find a warrant listed, write down the case number and court information. You'll need that when you contact the court to resolve the warrant. The system is public and free to use. No registration required.

Superior Court Records

Pima County Superior Court handles felony cases from 110 W. Congress Street, Room 241, in Tucson. The Clerk of Superior Court can be reached by mail at that address with Attn: Legal Records, Tucson, AZ 85701. You can also email COCLegalRecordsWeb@sc.pima.gov for record requests. Superior Court also has an online public documents search at agave.cosc.pima.gov/PublicDocs/ where you can look up felony cases and see court documents. This system helps you check if you have a felony warrant from Superior Court. It's more comprehensive than just calling because you can see actual court documents and case details. Felony warrants are serious. They involve serious charges. If you find a felony warrant when you search, get legal help immediately. Don't try to handle it on your own. An attorney can advise you on the best approach and potentially arrange for voluntary surrender with reasonable bond conditions.

The Pima County warrant resolution page at pima.gov provides information about how to deal with warrants. This resource explains the process and lists helpful contacts. It's worth reading if you have an active warrant and want to understand your options.

The warrant resolution guide shows steps to take when you have an active warrant. It explains programs like Clear My Warrant and gives contact information for various services that can help. The county wants people to resolve warrants voluntarily rather than forcing everyone through arrest. Use these resources if you have a warrant.

Record Fees

Pima County charges fees for copies of court records. Copies cost fifty cents per page. Certification costs thirty-five dollars. Postage and handling adds eight dollars. These fees apply to formal record requests through the Clerk's office. The free warrant check through Pretrial Services doesn't cost anything. That's why it's the best option for simply finding out if you have a warrant. Save your money unless you need official copies of court documents for legal purposes.

Payment methods vary by office. Some accept cards, others want checks or cash. Call ahead to verify what they take before you submit a request or visit in person. If you're mailing a request, include a check or money order for the correct amount. They won't process requests without payment.

Statewide Search Tools

In addition to Pima County tools, you can use statewide Arizona resources. The DPS Warrant Search at https://www.azdps.gov/warrant-search searches the criminal justice database that all law enforcement uses. Enter your name and birth date. The system shows up to five warrants if any exist. It's not updated in real time, so very recent warrants might not appear immediately.

Arizona Public Access to Court Information at https://apps.azcourts.gov/publicaccess/caselookup.aspx covers 153+ courts statewide including Pima County. You can search by name, case number, or location. The system updates weekly. Both tools are free and help you check warrant status from multiple angles. Use all the available tools to make sure you have complete information.

Resolving Your Warrant

You clear a warrant by working with the court that issued it. Start with the free warrant check to find out which court has your warrant. Then call the Clear My Warrant program to see if they can help. If not, contact the court directly. Tell them you want to resolve the warrant. They'll explain your options. You might post bond. You might set a new court date. You might be able to work out a payment plan for fines.

Self-surrender is smarter than waiting for arrest. When you turn yourself in, you control the timing. You can bring bail money. You can have family ready to help. The judge sees you're taking responsibility. That usually leads to better treatment. Getting arrested during a traffic stop means you sit in jail until they can transport you to court. That could be days of sitting in custody when you could have handled it faster on your own terms.

Get a lawyer if you can afford one. They know the system. They can file motions to pull the warrant. They can negotiate with prosecutors. They can arrange for voluntary appearance without arrest in some cases. Legal help costs money but often saves you jail time and gets better outcomes.