Finding yourself arrested with a bail bond is an emotional rollercoaster. At 24 Hour Online Bail Bonds, we appreciate how stressful your situation can be. That's why we always do everything we can to ensure you can get released as quickly as possible by helping you with bail bond payment.
However, we know that things are not necessarily as simple as they appear. Indeed, if there are existing warrants in your name elsewhere in California, their existence could prevent your release, even if your bail bonds are paid. Our bonds agents are here to help and provide a free warrant search in California.
Can I have an outstanding warrant in another jurisdiction?
Unfortunately, hundreds of thousands of arrest warrants are issued every year for people. Both the police and the courts have the ability to issue arrest warrants. If you have been arrested on suspicion of another crime, the outstanding warrant remains valid. In other words, your bail bonds will only apply to the arrest that brought you behind bars and has no effect on other outstanding warrants.
The main problem when it comes to warrants is Ramey Warrants, which the police can issue by bypassing the district attorney. When the police directly go to the judge with a reasonable cause, they can speed up the warrant process. Typically, the police and the district attorney work together and review evidence to ensure they can file a case before obtaining the warrant. Ramey Warrants are frequent occurrences due to their speedy nature. It is worth researching outstanding warrants against your name throughout the state when you are held in any jurisdiction in California. This will ensure we can help you clear your warrants in California without any delay.
How do I know if I have an outstanding warrant in California?
The State of California Department of Justice allows the public to have access to the majority of criminal data, whether you wish to research your name or someone else's name. Therefore, your bonds agent at 24 Hour Online Bail Bonds can verify local court records, such as the court date and whether there is an active warrant. Similarly, we encourage you to check for existing warrants if you suspect you have one or many. These could include traffic warrants or even out-of-state warrants.
Indeed, you do not need to be arrested before trying to clear outstanding warrants in California. We can also provide dedicated support with bail bonds for outstanding warrants even if you are not behind bars.
What to do if you suspect you have a warrant? Feel free to reach out to our team to discuss your thoughts and come up with a plan. We provide fully free warrant search in California, so there's no need to worry if you are unsure how to check for warrants by yourself. Be assured that searching for outstanding warrants will not interfere with your current requirement for bail bonds service. We are committed to getting you out of jail fast and helping you avoid unnecessary further arrests.
What kind of outstanding warrants could I have?
Checking your public local court records will help answer this question. Typically, we help our customers clear their existing warrants for the following issues:
- Traffic warrants
- Out-of-state warrants
- Child support arrears
- Others
Out-of-state warrants are hard to check in California as only state-specific information is accessible on public records as per the State of California Department of Justice. However, if you are arrested, the jail or the authority responsible for your arrest may notify the out-of-state agencies.
Traffic warrants are unlikely to keep you in jail. But they can get you back in custody if you've been released on a bond. Indeed, committing a traffic infraction is a violation of your bond agreement. We strongly recommend taking care of your outstanding traffic warrants at the same time.
Child support typically will try to make it work even if you happen to get behind your payment during custody. However, if you have a warrant for your arrest for child support arrears, we will work closely with you and child support authorities to get it cleared when possible.
Why should I clear my outstanding warrants?
As explained, if you are arrested on suspicion of a particular infraction, paying your bail bonds for this specific arrest will not influence other arrest warrants against your name.
In other words, you could be kept in custody despite paying your bail bond on the basis of an outstanding warrant that is not related to the first arrest. Alternatively, your release may be delayed until a court appearance or until further notice, depending on the warrant.
How 24 Hour Online Bail Bonds can help clear your outstanding warrants
Being notified that you have existing warrants is stressful. We can help you understand which arrest warrants exist against your name, why they were created, and if they are still active.
There are three types of warrants we can find against you:
- Arrest warrants
- Search warrants
- Bench warrants
Arrest warrants, as mentioned, can be issued at the request of law enforcement officers by a judge. They can involve a district attorney or be Ramey Warrants.
Search warrants, on the other hand, will not hold you in custody unnecessarily. They are designed to authorize a search of your belongings or an area assuming there is sufficient evidence. A judge grants a search warrant when they are convinced that evidence related to an alleged crime will be in the location stated on the warrant.
Bench warrants are directly issued by a judge without needing to be requested by the police. A bench warrant is a unique type of arrest warrant and can only be issued in specific circumstances:
- You did not appear in court at the designated time and place
- You have been released on bail and promised to appear in court
At 24 Hour Online Bail Bonds, we can assist in clearing bailable warrants. When a bail amount is specified on the warrant, we can help you meet the payment requirements. Bear in mind that some warrants or some crimes are not bailable offenses:
- You can't bail out of a search warrant. Similarly, a search warrant will not get you arrested.
- Offenses such as felony offenses involving sexual assaults or violence, felony offenses where the victim has been threatened with great bodily harm
- Capital crimes that would receive the death penalty
To clear outstanding, bailable warrants, we make sure to get familiar with the specific bail amounts of all existing warrants. Similar to being arrested, when you pay the bail bond on warrants via a bonds agency, you only need to pay 10% of the amount.
How 24 Hour Online Bail Bonds post bail on outstanding warrants in California
We ensure we get in touch with each county and follow their policy on clearing warrants when you post bail on outstanding warrants. Indeed, each county has a unique policy to clear warrants.
In some counties, you can post the bail amount directly at the courthouse that has filed your case. Other counties will require the defendants to be booked and processed by a local sheriff for warrant clearing. Finally, in other counties, the defendant must appear in court to clear a warrant. Do not hesitate to get in touch with our team. We are familiar with each unique county's policy, and we can ensure we get your warrant cleared rapidly and effectively. We can make arrangements on your behalf to help with the process of warrant clearing.
What happens to no bail warrants?
No bail warrants are warrants that are not assigned a bail amount. These can not be cleared by paying bail.
Some warrants are not bailable by nature, such as a search warrant.
Others will require a different response from the defendant. In some cases, it may be quicker and more effective to turn yourself in to the relevant county law enforcement, where you have the right to request a hearing. At the hearing, you can find out whether your situation would be eligible for bail.
How much does it cost to clear bailable warrants?
A bailable warrant can be cleared by paying 10% of the bail amount when you work with a bail bonds agency. At 24 Hour Online Bail Bonds, we can also provide discounts, depending on your situation.
A judge can also lower your bail amount at their own discretion based on specific circumstances.
Trust 24 Hour Online Bail Bonds for a free warrant search in California
We have years of experience dealing with a variety of bailable warrants, so we are confident we can:
- Find all outstanding bailable warrants in California against you
- Help you clear out your bailable warrants
We are the number one point of contact for Spanish-speaking customers in California as our bilingual staff provides free quotes in English and Spanish. You can rest assured your bail bonds are in good hands. Our team provides 24-hour bail bond services to the entire state with the lowest price guarantee and fast and easy payment plans. You can call us 24/7 for advice on outstanding warrants and bail bonds in any of the California counties at 800-930-8999.