Active Warrant Search in Kern County, California

Arrest warrants are legal documents issued to law enforcement agents. They are issued by judges of the Superior Court of California after probable cause is proven through the evidence presented in court. Arrest warrants are issued with a directive to arrest and detain an individual named in the document. The California Penal Code 815 contains laws that guide the issuance and execution of arrest warrants in Kern County. After the judge signs them, they become active and will remain so indefinitely. Warrants can be recalled and canceled by the court. They can also become inactive due to the case being resolved, the suspect’s death, or capture. They are generally public records, but they cannot be searched online.

Individuals interested in looking up active warrants can approach the county courts or the Kern County Sheriff’s Office with some details, such as a name or alleged offense. These details will be used to search through outstanding warrants for active ones. The public can also use telephone inquiries by calling the sheriff’s office at (661) 861-3110. County court records containing details about active warrants can be accessed through the Case Information Search website or through the County Clerk’s office.

Agency / Resource	Purpose	Search Methods	Notes
Kern County Sheriff's Office	Maintains arrest records and serves warrants	Phone: (661) 391-7500; In-person; Written request	Hours: M-F 8 AM-5 PM
Kern County Superior Court	Maintains court records and warrant information	Phone: (661) 610-6000; In-person at courthouse	Handles all criminal cases; Public access available
California Department of Justice	Maintains statewide criminal history records	Phone: (916) 227-3800; In-person; Mail and online requests	Statewide repository; Background check available