Santa Cruz County Warrant Records

Santa Cruz County warrant records are managed by the Sheriff's Office based in Nogales. This is Arizona's smallest county by land area, located along the Mexico border. The Sheriff handles warrant service and law enforcement. The courts in Nogales issue and manage warrants. This guide explains how to search for warrant records in Santa Cruz County.

Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office

The Sheriff's Office handles law enforcement and serves warrants in Santa Cruz County. They cover the unincorporated areas and work with Nogales Police in the city.

Visit the Santa Cruz County Sheriff website for contact info and resources. The main address is 2170 N. Congress Dr, Nogales, AZ 85621. Sheriff's Office phone: (520) 761-7869. Detention Center: (520) 761-7875. The Sheriff serves warrants from courts throughout the county.

For warrant questions, contact the Sheriff or the court that issued it. They can tell you if you have an active warrant and what to do next.

Santa Cruz County Courts

The county has a Superior Court and Justice Court in Nogales. Both can issue warrants for cases in their jurisdiction.

The Justice Court is at (520) 375-7761. Contact them for questions about misdemeanor cases and warrants. The Superior Court handles felonies and more serious matters. Use the statewide Arizona Courts system at apps.azcourts.gov to search for cases. If a warrant exists, it may show in the case history.

As a small county, Santa Cruz has limited court resources. Call ahead to check hours and make sure someone can help with your warrant questions.

Clearing a Warrant in Santa Cruz County

If you have a warrant in Santa Cruz County, contact the court that issued it. The process works like other Arizona counties.

For bench warrants from missed court dates, find out the bond amount. Pay it to clear the warrant and get a new hearing date. The court can tell you payment options. Some courts take cash only, so ask before you go.

You can file a motion to quash. Write to the court and explain why you missed your date. Include proof if you have any. The judge decides whether to cancel the warrant. If approved, you get a new court date without posting bond.

For arrest warrants tied to criminal charges, talk to a lawyer. Border counties can have complex cases. A lawyer can help you understand your situation and plan a safe approach.

Note: Santa Cruz County is a small county with limited court resources.

Santa Cruz County Warrant Contacts

Here are the main contacts for warrant matters in Santa Cruz County.

Sheriff's Office: 2170 N. Congress Dr, Nogales, AZ 85621. Phone: (520) 761-7869. Detention Center: (520) 761-7875. Justice Court: (520) 375-7761. The Superior Court and Justice Court are both in Nogales.

For the statewide warrant search, use azdps.gov/warrant-search. This includes warrants reported to the state from Santa Cruz County.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Santa Cruz County.