How to check for a warrant in McLennan County

How to check for a warrant in McLennan County

• Sheriff’s Office Warrant Division: (254) 757-5107, listed in the official county phone directory.
• Justice of the Peace courts for Class C and unpaid-fine warrants. Call the precinct that handled the ticket; all six are on our JP court page.
• City municipal courts for city tickets, such as Waco Municipal Court for Waco Police citations.
• District Clerk case search for felony cases already filed: the District Clerk case search.

Some third-party websites claim to run warrant searches. Their data is often out of date. Use the county offices above.

Handling a warrant safely

An open warrant does not go away on its own, and it can surface at any traffic stop. The options depend on the type of warrant:

• Class C / fine-only warrants can often be resolved by contacting the court, paying what is owed, or posting a small bond.
• Misdemeanor and felony warrants usually mean booking and a bail setting. Many people arrange a walk-through: a lawyer or licensed bondsman sets up the bond in advance, so the person turns themselves in and is released faster than after a street arrest.
• Bond-forfeiture or failure-to-appear warrants should go to a lawyer and the original bondsman first.

This is general information, not legal advice. For anything above a Class C, speak with a criminal defense lawyer. Lawyer Referral Service: (800) 252-9690; Lone Star Legal Aid: (254) 756-7944, per the county locations and phone numbers page.

Frequently asked questions

How do I find out if I have a warrant in McLennan County?

Call the McLennan County Sheriff’s Office Warrant Division at (254) 757-5107. For ticket-related warrants, call the Justice of the Peace or municipal court that handled the ticket.

What is a walk-through bond?

A walk-through bond is arranged before a person turns themselves in on a warrant. The bondsman prepares the bond in advance so release after booking is faster.

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